Juniperis chinensis 'EXPANSA VARIEGATA'

Juniperis chinensis 'EXPANSA VARIEGATA'
Chinese juniper

SIZE/TYPE	low or groundcovering
USUAL HEIGHT	0.3-0.6m
USUAL WIDTH	1.5-3m
LEAVES	evergreen conifer
COLOUR OF LEAVES	+multicoloured:blue-green and cream
FLOWERS	insignificant or non-blooming
LOCATION	full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)	5 (down to -29°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Conifers

Expansa Variegata is a prostrate form of Chinese juniper. It is a low growing, evergreen shrub with majority of scale-like, grey-green needles, and occasional sprays of solid creamy yellow branches with add interest. It is deal as undergrowth for mid-sized trees or shrubs, and for large rockeries.

It grows moderately, forming a mounding carpet that is only about 0.5m tall but up to 3m wide in maturity (approx. 30-40 years). Chinese juniper likes full sun or some shade but will not thrive in deep shade. The soil should be well-drained, preferably calcareous and equally moist throughout the year – it does not like drought. There mulching is recommended. Hardy to about -30°C (USDA zone 5).

Last update 14-01-2013

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