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Juniperus chinensis<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Features and care<\/h2><\/h2><\/div>
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Juniperus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese juniper, is an evergreen tree or shrub of variable size and moderate growth rate, native to China, Japan, and other regions of East Asia. It can reach between 10 and 20 meters in height, although its size and shape can vary considerably depending on the variety and growing conditions. It develops a dense crown, which can be pyramidal, columnar, or more spreading, with irregularly arranged branches. Mature specimens have scale-like leaves, while young shoots may develop needle-like leaves in shades ranging from deep green to bluish-green. It is a highly valued ornamental species due to its versatility, hardiness, and persistent foliage. <\/p>\n

During its development, it produces small, fleshy, berry-like cones that turn bluish or bluish-gray when ripe. Its bark can be reddish, brown, or grayish and peels off in thin strips over time. It is a hardy and adaptable species, capable of growing in various soil types as long as there is good drainage, and it tolerates drought well once established. Its diverse growth habit allows it to be used both as a specimen tree and in groups, rows, hedges, and ornamental arrangements. <\/p>\n

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size, a uniform structure and vigorous development from the first years of planting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Extended species profile<\/h2><\/div>

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Crop<\/p><\/div>

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Exposure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Full sun<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Irrigation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-RIEGO 2\/5 \u00b7 low \u2014 supplemental irrigation during establishment and drought; allow to partially dry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Soil \/ moisture<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Dry to cool; well drained<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bloom<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Spring-summer<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Climate<\/p><\/div>

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USDA Hardiness<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

4\u20139<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Compatible climates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cfa, Cwa, Dfa, Dfb, Csa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tolerance to humid climate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-HUM 3\/5 \u00b7 medium<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Maintenance<\/p><\/div>

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Development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

ORN-ALT 4\/5 \u00b7 1\u201310 m \u00b7 slow to medium growth \u2014 highly variable by cultivar<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pests<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

ORN-PLAGA 3\/5 \u00b7 medium \u2014 mites, mealybugs, shoot blight and Phytophthora<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Pass<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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ORN-FERTILIZER 1\/5 \u00b7 very low \u2014 usually organic matter or slow release in spring is sufficient; avoid excess N<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>