Juniperus sibirica Burgsd 30 PCS fresh seeds, Juniperus communis var. sibirica, Common juniper, Juniper shrub seeds, Coniferous trees

🌱 Juniperus sibirica Burgsd — Common juniper, Juniper shrub

We offer Juniperus sibirica Burgsd seeds, a coniferous shrub species native to Siberia and other parts of Asia. This product is ideal for those looking to grow a low-maintenance, slow-growing evergreen shrub with unique foliage and edible berries.

🌿 Botanical Description

Juniperus sibirica Burgsd is a monoecious shrub that grows 0.5-1 m tall with spreading and rising branches above the ground. The needles are 4-8 mm long and 1-2 mm wide, crescent-shaped, grooved on top, with a white waxy stripe in the middle. The 'cone berries' are 6-9 mm in diameter, almost spherical, black-gray, on short stalks, slightly fleshy, with two or three triangular brownish seeds.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep in well-draining soil in the fall or early spring. Stratification is recommended for 30-60 days at 4-8°C.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C. Germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Well-draining, moderately moist soils. Can grow on rocky substrates with a small amount of fine earth and peat soils.
• Watering and fertilization: Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize sparingly, as Juniperus sibirica Burgsd is not salt tolerant.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 (-40°C to -34°C).

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Juniperus sibirica Burgsd is native to Siberia, Mongolia, and other parts of Asia. It grows on mountain slopes, near placers, in larch forests, among dwarf cedar, and along the edges of mires.

✨ Interesting Facts

The 'cone berries' of Juniperus sibirica Burgsd are edible and can be used for processing. They are also a food source for many animals and birds. This shrub can be used as a decorative element for slides and slopes. Due to its slow growth rate, it is essential to preserve the earthen coma during transplantation.