Juniperus chinensis Stricta

Juniperus chinensis Stricta

Juniperus chinensis Stricta is a tall tree with a dense, narrow, conical habit and prickly dark green-greyish aromatic needles. The juniper cones are violet/brown in colour and as the bark matures it peels in long strips.

Junipers are easy, low-maintenance woody evergreen shrub which prefer full sun and are not fussy about soil conditions.

Perfect for adding a vertical dimension to borders or beds.

How to take care of Juniperus Stricta

In general : Juniperus Stricta dislike wet feet, therefore plant in well-drained soil which has been improved with some compost, you can improve soil drainage by mixing in some sand or grit to the planting holes.

Juniperus Stricta have strong preference for sandy, acidic soils. At the start of winter water the Juniperus Stricta well so that they go into the winter with a moisture boost. As Juniperus Stricta are evergreen trees, they keep on dehydrating all winter long.

Avoid shading the base of the plant to prevent the lower part also turning brown - it does not stand shade. Do not apply fertilizer until your trees have been in the ground for at least 6 -8 weeks. It could burn the new roots.

During Feb and March add some Natural Kieserite (Magnesium Sulphate) on top of the soil to improve the foliage colour, if you cannot obtain it, organic fertilizer will suffice. Juniperus Stricta require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned to remove any dead and old wood.