Blue Star Juniper

Name: Blue Star Juniper
Brand: Flowerwood
SKU: 3377Q
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

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A prostrate hardy variety with a low trailing habit and short blue-green aromatic foliage
Matures to 3-4' wide by 2-3' tall
Hardy in USDA Zones 4 - 8
Plant in full sun
Cannot Ship to CA

Pot size

2.5 Quart

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Description

The Blue Star Juniper is a colorful groundcover that is sure to be an unexpected star of you garden year-round! It responds well to extreme fluctuations in temperatures and with a mounding yet compact size and slow growth rate the Blue Star is perfect for smaller gardens when used as a groundcover or as mass plantings in larger landscapes. This small yet attractive beauty will tolerate poor and rocky soil, drought and urban conditions. A fully mature plant will reach 2-3" in height and width when planted in the ideal location.

What are the Blue Star Junipers Sunlight needs?

Plant this juniper tree in full to part sun and in any soil that drains well. These are shrubs that are very adaptable and easy to maintain. Neutral to acidic soils are ideal so if you want the healthiest possible plant, it may be worth considering keeping a close eye on the pH levels.

Pruning Blue Star Juniper

Naturally it forms an unruly shape, but it can be pruned if you are looking for a more uniform appearance. In the spring, along with removing dead or dying branches, you can pinch off new growth before it fully develops.

How and Where To Plant Blue Star Juniper Shrubs

Thrives in locations that dry, rocky and sunny
Foundation planting, groundcovers and mixed beds
Deer resistant, drought tolerant, sun lover
Hardy in USDA Zones 4- 8

Planting tips for Acid Loving Plants

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Blue Star Juniper Spacing Recommendations

For a faster groundcover space, your Blue Star Juniper is 2.5 - 3 feet apart. Otherwise, plant them 4 - 5+ feet apart to form a slower-growing cover.

Scientific Name

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Hardiness Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Evergreen or Deciduous

Evergreen
Features

Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fast Growth, Sun Loving
Feature Color

Blue
Uses

Foundation Planting, Groundcover, Mixed Garden Bed
Water Needs

Medium
Bloom Season

None

Growing Zones : 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8

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Blue Star Juniper

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