{"product_id":"nasiona-jalowca-chinskiego-juniperus-chinensis","title":"Chinese Juniper Seeds - Juniperus chinensis","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eChinese juniper - Juniperus chinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen conifer from the cypress family (Cupressaceae), native to East Asia – from the Russian Far East through China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and northern Burma. In nature, it grows as a shrub or tree, usually reaching \u003cstrong\u003eup to 20 m\u003c\/strong\u003e in height (exceptionally \u003cstrong\u003e25 m\u003c\/strong\u003e) and a trunk diameter of \u003cstrong\u003eup to 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is distinguished by enormous variability in growth habit and by having two types of foliage on a single plant – making it one of the most commonly planted ornamental junipers and a classic bonsai species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and development characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eYoung plants and the lower, shaded shoots of older specimens have prickly, needle-like leaves \u003cstrong\u003e5–12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e long, arranged in whorls of three or oppositely. With age, small, scale-like leaves \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–3 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e long appear, closely appressed to the shoots. The bark is gray-brown to reddish-brown, longitudinally fissured and peeling off in thin strips. The growth rate is described as slow to moderate, and seedlings may differ in habit and needle color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species is usually dioecious, although monoecious individuals also occur. The yellow male cones (\u003cstrong\u003e2–6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e) release pollen in early spring. The female seed cones are spherical, blue-black to purplish-brown, with a waxy bloom, and measure \u003cstrong\u003e4–12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. They mature over approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18 months\u003c\/strong\u003e and usually contain \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and natural habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIts range includes China (including Inner Mongolia and Manchuria), Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Burma, Primorsky Krai, Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands. In China, the typical variety grows at elevations of \u003cstrong\u003e1400–2300 m above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e, while in Japan it is found mainly near the seacoast. According to the IUCN, the species is classified as Least Concern (LC).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eChinese juniper grows best in full sun (at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e per day) but tolerates light partial shade. It requires well-drained, sandy or average soil with a pH of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5.0–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e; it does not tolerate waterlogging. It is frost-hardy – classified as \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA zone 4\u003c\/strong\u003e (down to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e-29 to -34°C\u003c\/strong\u003e), so it can be grown outdoors in the ground all year round in Poland. It is advisable to protect young plants with horticultural fleece during their first winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eWater young specimens regularly; older plants tolerate periodic drought, high temperatures, salinity and air pollution well. Fertilization should be moderate – a spring application of conifer fertilizer is sufficient. Overwinter bonsai and container-grown plants in a cool, sheltered place, protecting the roots from freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/strong\u003e works well as a specimen plant, hedge, and in rock, Japanese and naturalistic gardens. More than \u003cstrong\u003e100 cultivated varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e are known, and the ‘Shimpaku’ type is among the most prized bonsai materials. Growing it from seed is an interesting way to obtain your own unique plants for training.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":54314081124680,"sku":"2958","price":3.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":54314081157448,"sku":"2959","price":6.6,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":54314081190216,"sku":"2960","price":55.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/Nasiona-Jalowca-ChinskiegoJuniperus-Chinensis-5.webp?v=1792059909","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-jalowca-chinskiego-juniperus-chinensis","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}