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Juniperus chinensis Expansa Variegata

Juniperus chinensis Expansa Variegata
Genévrier de Chine

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A variety of creeping Juniper with variegated foliage. It has a fairly slow growth and spreads widely, not exceeding 50 to 60 cm (19.7 to 23.6 in) in height. Its beautiful green foliage with a slight bluish tint is adorned with shoots that are more or less completely coloured in cream white. Extremely hardy, it grows in neutral to alkaline soil, even poor, occasionally dry or moist, but well-drained. This small bush is perfect for rockeries and slopes, or in mixed borders.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Juniperus chinensis Expansa Variegata is a creeping blue-green Juniper with very decorative cream variegation. It is a low-growing bush that spreads in width and is well-suited for rockeries or slopes. This variegated creeping juniper is an easy plant to grow, as it is very adaptable. It appreciates some soil moisture, but once established, it can tolerate dry conditions. It grows well in neutral to limestone soil, even poor or sandy soil. It is recommended to have a sunny exposure, but it can also tolerate partial shade. Its high hardiness allows it to be planted anywhere in the UK.

The Juniperus chinensis is a member of the Cupressaceae family, which includes other well-known conifers such as Chamaecyparis, Thuja, Cupressus, or less common ones such as Calocedrus or Tetraclinis. Native to Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Russia), it is generally a large tree with a more or less pyramidal habit. The species has given rise to numerous cultivars, including a number of ground cover varieties, such as this juniper, formerly known as Juniperus davurica 'Expansa Variegata'.
This variety indeed has a clearly spreading habit, reaching about 50 cm (19.7 in) in height and 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) in spread in 10 years. At maturity, after 30 to 40 years, it can reach a spread of 3 m (9 ft 10 in), without exceeding 60 to 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 in) in height. Its dense foliage consists of small rigid needles, mostly blue-green in colour. Here and there, entirely cream or mixed with green shoots emerge, which are the distinctive feature of this highly decorative variety.
This shrub has inherited from its origins a great hardiness (beyond -25°C) as well as an ability to adapt to different growing conditions. It is therefore a good plant for beginners in the garden, as it is generally very tolerant and can withstand air pollution, which is an advantage in urban areas.

Of moderate growth, this Expansa Variegata juniper will be suitable for even the smallest gardens and can be planted in diverse flower beds in larger areas. Obviously, it will also be very interesting in rockeries or to cover an unattractive slope. Its low vigor also allows it to be grown in containers, to decorate a balcony or terrace, and even to create a unique pseudo-bonsai by regularly pruning it. This highly decorative small conifer will benefit from being associated with other conifers with colourful foliage, especially golden ones, such as the Thuja occidentalis Rheingold with a conical habit or the Taxus baccata David, a columnar yew that will contrast with both colour and form. Purple or almost black foliage will also be interesting to create attractive scenes, such as those in the series of Lagerstroemia Indica Black Solitaire (Blush, Best Red or Crimson Red depending on the flower colour). This way, you will benefit not only from the juniper's bicolor foliage, but also from burgundy-black foliage in the summer, dazzling flowering in summer, and decorative bark that will become more beautiful over the years.

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Juniperus chinensis Expansa Variegata (Plant habit) Plant habit

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate slow

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated

Botanical data

Genus

Juniperus

Species

chinensis

Cultivar

Expansa Variegata

Family

Cupressaceae

Other common names

Genévrier de Chine

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference1003102

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Planting and care

Plant this Juniperus chinensis Expansa Variegata from September to November and from February to April in well-drained, light, even limestone and poor soil. A rocky or sandy soil that is occasionally dry does not bother it, even though it also likes a bit of moisture. Preferably choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with a few hours of sunlight per day. Soak the root ball well in a bucket of water before planting, and water after positioning the plant and filling in the planting hole.
Add organic amendment to the planting and water sufficiently in the first few years, in case of prolonged drought. Apply a special conifer fertilizer every year in April and cultivate the soil in summer. This very hardy conifer fears heavy, waterlogged soils in winter. Pruning is not necessary, on the contrary, as this plant expresses its full potential when allowed to grow freely.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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