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Beginner
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1.5m
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3m
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20-50 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
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Botanical name: Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps'
Other names: Chinese juniper 'Blue Alps'
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Genus: Juniperus
Variety or cultivar: 'Blue Alps' _ 'Blue Alps' is a vigorous, evergreen, coniferous shrub with an upright, arching habit. It has grey-green, prickly needles.
Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps' is: Evergreen
Foliage: Green, Silvery-grey in All seasons
Fruit: Blue, White in Spring; Violet, Brown in Autumn
Fragrance: Needles have a pugnant odour
Habit: Arching, Broadly columnar, Upright
Toxicity: Foliage may cause skin irritation.
Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps' (Chinese juniper 'Blue Alps') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1.5m after 20-50 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Foliage only, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution
Cultivation: Plant in any well-drained soil. Can tolerate hot sunny sites.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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