A very popular small tree for its ornamental use in gardens. It can be grown as a bonsaÏ. Interesting medicinal properties.
Conifer of about 4m in height with a straight port, dark green and evergreen needle-like leaves. The pine cones are dark azure and whitish.
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Sow outdoors |
Average germination (%) | 30 |
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Fruit color | Blue |
Plant use | Bonsai, Gardening, Medicinal |
Seeds per gram | 100 |
Soil - Moisture | Dry, Moist |
Soil - Ph | Acid to neutral |
Soil - Type | Clay, Sand |
Stratification | Yes |
Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in hot for 60 days, and after stratify in cold for 30-60 days before the sowing. It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
It prefers sandy or clay soils from acid to neutral and dry or humid ones.
It is diuretic, antibacterial, sedative, laxative, able to stop fever… among many other qualities.