Trees and shrubs

Chinese juniper 'Blue Alps'

Juniperus chinensis

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Hardiness
Zone 4

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Common nameChinese juniper 'Blue Alps'
FamilyCupressaceae
GenusJuniper
SpeciesChinensis
CultivarBlue Alps
TypeBushy conifer
Botanical nameJuniperus chinensis

Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Alps’ is an ornamental shrub juniper with an upright habit, renowned for its imposing silhouette and intense silvery-blue foliage. This variety is distinguished by its marked vertical growth and dense structure, eventually forming a large coniferous shrub ideal for creating visual screens, informal hedges, or focal points in solitary plantings. Its evergreen foliage, composed of stiff and slightly prickly needles, maintains a sustained bluish coloration throughout the year, offering excellent contrast in landscape designs. Very robust, drought-tolerant once established, and undemanding regarding soil type, ‘Blue Alps’ is particularly valued in northern gardens and sustainable landscaping. Its longevity, cold hardiness, and structural habit make it a reliable choice for large spaces requiring volume and character.

Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Alps'

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

-35°C

Watering

Weak

Soil type

Well-drained, tolerates poor and chalky soils

Fertilization

Low, rarely needed

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

4–5 m (13–16 ft)

Width / spread

6.5–10 ft (2–3 m)

Flower color

Not specified

Foliage color

Silvery blue to grey-blue

Foliage type

Persistent

Growth rate

Moderate

Growth habit

Erect, dense, and structured shrub

Bloom period

Spring

Fruiting

Small decorative blue-grey berries

Harvest

FALSE

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

No