Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’
$72.99
Juniperus squamata Blue Star forms a dense silver-blue evergreen mound that covers ground in rock gardens and low borders with little pruning.
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Description
Dense silver-blue foliage keeps Juniperus squamata Blue Star colorful through every season, forming a compact rounded mound for rock gardens, low borders, and ground-cover plantings.
Set it in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season, then reduce watering once established. The plant tolerates dry sites and needs little pruning.
The plant is harmful if eaten and may cause a skin allergy, so wear gloves while handling it.
Additional information
| Height | 5 in – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Synonyms | Juniperus Blue Star, Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Compact |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Mound-forming, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Coastal conditions, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Ground cover, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Blue Star Juniper, Blue Star Singleseeded Juniper, Blue Star Flaky Juniper |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23012723, JUNSQBS0002G, JUNSQBS0003G, 201813855, 201681597, 201627496, 201993761, 201968563, 119899, 202052370, 201703097, 201909452, 202067856, 201703098 |
| Usps | Dense silver-blue foliage forms a compact evergreen mound., It covers ground in rock gardens and low borders., Grow in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Take semi-hardwood stem cuttings in late summer or early fall and place them in well-draining propagation medium until rooted. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, conifer red spider mites, and caterpillars. |
| Diseases | May be susceptible to Phytophthora, canker, and honey fungus. |
| Pruning | Remove wayward or damaged shoots in fall only when shaping is needed. |
| Hazardous information | The plant is harmful if eaten and can cause a skin allergy; wear gloves while handling it. |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly in the first season, then water less after establishment. |
| Sunlight instructions | Give full sun or partial shade with eastern, southern, or western light. |