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‘Blue Star’
Juniper
Juniperus squamata
'Blue Star'
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- Evergreen
- Fine texture
- Sun loving
- Description
Though slow-growing, 'Blue Star' juniper is widely planted for its textured blue evergreen foliage and low-mounded habit. Tolerant of most soils, including dry ones, but not suited to the hot, humid climates.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 9 (-30°F/-34°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Height
- 1 - 3'
- Width
- 1 - 3'
- Finish Time
- 1.5 seasons
- Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Foliage Color
- Blue
- Liner Sizes
- 4"
General Care
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
Rock gardens; foundation plantings; specimen planting.Growing Tips
Use as a slow-growing groundcover or specimen.Features: Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Winter interest, Foliage interest, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Blue foliage
Features: Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Winter interest, Foliage interest, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Blue foliage