Juniperus communis 'Oblonga Pendula' - 70-80 CM C3

Description
Decorative black-brown cones adorn Juniperus communis 'Oblonga Pendula' from September. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Juniperus chinensis 'Oblonga Pendula'.

Bulletpoints
* decorative cones * heat-tolerant, smoke-hardy

Bark
Grey, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Chinese juniper 'Oblonga Pendula' is overhanging in habit.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with twine. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

fruit
The black-brown cones of Juniperus communis 'Oblonga Pendula' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, heather garden, park, bird food plant, liqueur

Root
Juniperus communis 'Oblonga Pendula' is a deep-rooting plant.