Features and uses:
Juniperus chinensis Blue Alps is a dwarf conifera originating in China and Japan, belonging to the cupressaceae family.
It is a
juniper with a
raised and flared portraiture, the ends of the branches are falling and has a dense
blue-gray needle foliage with silvery reflections that stand out particularly in the sun and in the winter with frost. It does not develop any pine cones, but the notes of juniper berries, used in both the kitchen and the medicine and herbalist.
Juniperus chin. Blue Alps is characterized by a
very slow and fairly small growth, in fact, over the years, it can reach about 100 cm in height and diameter, allowing you to forget the pruning of the hair and to cultivate it also in a pot, to adorn balconies and terraces .
Conifer
very resistant to cold and cold, this juniper shows a good longevity, and adapts well to the different types of soil and exposure, although it prefers well drained soils and sunny locations.
Ideal in
rocky gardens, in alpine gardens, at the center of a beautiful green meadow, it is very well suited either as a
single bush, a
mixed meadow or to constructing
small hedges. It can be combined with other Juniperus or other dwarf conifers, according to their needs and taste. Other Juniperus varieties cultivated by Greggio Vivai are:
Juniperus Limeglow,
Juniperus Prostrata,
Juniperus Tamariscifolia and many more.
