Chinese juniper typically starts flowering in April.
Chinese juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps'
Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps') is a robust evergreen conifer with a classic pyramidal shape. It boasts attractive light blue-green needles and silvery-blue berries. Hardier than most other Junipers, this drought-tolerant species can grow in a wide range of soils, from acidic to alkaline, and perform well in full sun or partial shade. At maturity, Chinese juniper 'Blue Alps' can reach heights of up to 25 feet, with a spread of 12 feet, and is a great choice for hedging or screening gardens, planting near walkways, or adding height to foundation beds.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Water Chinese junipers during dry periods, usually every 2 weeks. They prefer to stay on the dry side, and too much watering can lead to root rot. During warm, sunny temperatures, they may need water more often. During cooler, rainier weather, they may not need any supplemental watering. If you do water, provide deep, slow soakings so that the water can reach the roots. If the ground is frozen, it's best to wait until the plant is actively growing again in the Spring.
sunlight
Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps') prefer full sun to partial shade, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for ideal growth and health. Generally, when growing in container gardens, it is a good idea to move the plant to a sunny location in the spring and summer months. In winter, the plant may benefit from a few hours of indirect sunlight each day.
pruning
Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps') should generally be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pruning should be light with an emphasis on removing dead, weak, or crossing branches. No hard pruning should be done, as this will retard vigorous growth. When pruning, remove no more than 1-third of the plant. This helps to maintain the natural shape of the plant and encourages healthy growth for the following season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
