Blue Star Juniper
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 36-48 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2022 / 2023 / 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, rocky, sandy, or average soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Zones | 4-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Intense steel-blue |
| Bloom | Not ornamental |
| Fruit | Berry-like cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Bar Harbor Juniper, Tater Tot Arborvitae, Globe Arborvitae |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowes, Northern Grown |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
Drought tolerant once established. Full sun required for best blue color. Avoid wet soils.
Maintenance
Prune dead wood in spring. Minimal shaping required.
Cleanup
No seasonal cutback. Remove dead or damaged branches in spring.
Notes
Dense mounding evergreen with outstanding steel-blue color year-round. Excellent for rock gardens and low-maintenance landscapes.