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Mike Farrow
Maryland, USA

AQUAVITA™

Juniper

Juniperus virginiana

'FARROWJVBF'

PP#33,287; CBRAF

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Juniperus Aquavita's evergreen foliage in fall Juniperus Aquavita's blue evergreen foliage in landscape.
  • Native
  • Easy to Grow
  • Deer Resistant
Description

An instant favorite in our field trials, this aqua-blue, pyramidal juniper is more graceful, more natural than the super narrow 'Blue Arrow'. Adaptable, elegant, and easy to grow, this colorful native cedar will find a place in every garden and landscape.

USDA Zone
4-9 (-30°F/-34.4°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
12-15'
Width
3-4'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Foliage Color
Blue
Liner Sizes
4", Quick Turn

Soil

Well-drained soil is imperative; can tolerate dry conditions and poor soils.

Pruning

Pruning is not typically required as a matter of course; prune to shape or to control spread as needed.

Uses

Mass plantings, specimen plant.

Growing Tips

Tolerates hot, dry, sunny locations and urban sites.

  • Grower Sheet: Aquavita™ Juniperus Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Aquavita™ Juniperus spec sheet
  • Benchcard: Aquavita™ Juniperus Benchcard

    • Features: Deer resistant, Evergreen, Native, Winter interest, Tree, Alkaline soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Blue foliage

    Features: Deer resistant, Evergreen, Native, Winter interest, Tree, Alkaline soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Blue foliage