Blue Point Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 8 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 / 2024 / 2025 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Adaptable, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Blue-green |
| Bloom | None |
| Fruit | Cone (Berry-like) |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Barberry, Russian Sage, Sedum |
Where it came from
| Grower | Everde Growers, Great Lakes Grown |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune to direct growth and remove damaged limbs as needed.
Maintenance
Needs little pruning, naturally keeps tear-drop shape.
Cleanup
None needed.
Notes
Excellent for privacy screens or as a specimen plant.