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Chinese juniper 'Blue Alps'

Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps'

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Genus: Juniperus
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

'Blue Alps' is a large coniferous shrub to 4m tall. Prickly, blue-green needle-like leaves, with a silvery-sheen, are held on slightly arching branches

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars

Diseases

A canker may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years