How to tend a Sabina squamata

Also known as: Juniperus squamata var. parvifolia Y.F.Yu & L.K.Fu, Juniperus squamata var. hongxiensis Y.F.Yu & L.K.Fu, Juniperus densa (Carrière) Gordon, Juniperus fargesii (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) Kom., Juniperus baimashanensis Y.F.Yu & L.K.Fu, Juniperus lemeeana H.Lév. & Blin., Juniperus kansuensis Kom., Juniperus squamata var. fargesii Rehder & E.H.Wilson, Juniperus squamata var. meyeri Rehder, Sabina squamata (D.Don) Antoine, Sabina squamata var. fargesii (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) L.K.Fu & Y.F.Yu, Juniperus squamata subsp. fargesii (Rehder & E.H.Wilson) Silba, Juniperus recurva var. densa Carrière, Sabina recurva var. densa (Carrière) Antoine, Juniperus recurva var. squamata (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Parl., Juniperus franchetiana H.Lév. ex Kom., Juniperus squamata var. prostrata Hornibr., Juniperus squamata f. prostrata (Hornibr.) Rehder, Sabina lemeeana (H.Lév. & Blin.) W.C.Cheng & W.T.Wang, Juniperus squamata var. squamata

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Cupressaceae, Cupressus
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-May, fruiting period May-June in the next year
Flower colors
Leaf color blue green, fruit color red brown, purpleblack
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