1 Gal. Blue Star Juniper Shrub Turquoise and Silver, Low Maintenance Dwarf Conifer Drought Tolerant

Stock status: In stock
Country: United Kingdom

The Blue Star Juniper is 1 of those rare plants that can completely redefine a landscape by providing 1 of the rarest and most sought-after hues of foliage. Turquoise is this naturally occurring color of Blue Stars lovely foliage, permanently brightened and outlined by the shiny silver-colored new growth on the tips of its branches. Although evergreen needles are often assumed to be long, sharp and prickly, the dense needles of a Blue Star Juniper are actually quite soft and awl-shaped. These needles grow numerous clusters across the branches of this compact shrub that, when viewed from above, appear in the shape of stars. This is of course how the lovely Blue Star Juniper obtained its unique name. This shrub is a dwarf evergreen that will always remain quite small and compact adjust 1 ft. to 3 ft. in height and width at maturity. Blue Star is slow-growing evergreen that requires virtually no maintenance once established, using its slow metabolism as an important strength to withstand droughts as well as freezing and scorching temperatures. Its unique turquoise-colored, star-shaped foliage make Blue Star Juniper an excellent addition to landscapes for complementing green and purple foliage from its compactly colorful form. You can count on Blue Star to hold its vibrant shade of blue throughout the seasons, especially shining in the winter months when most other plants have lost their color.

  • Plant is shipped at a height between 6 and 18 inches. This young plant is low-growing, but quite dense!
  • Unique turquoise-colored, star-shaped foliage
  • Withstands droughts, harsh winters and scorching summers with ease
  • Virtually no maintenance required once established
  • Perfectly complements plants with green and purple foliage
  • Shiny silver-colored new growth on the tips of its branches
Mature Height (in.) 24
Mature Width (in.) 36
Additional Characteristics Deer Resistant,Disease Resistant,Drought Tolerant,Erosion Control,Insect Resistant,Salt Tolerant,Water-Wise
Annual / Perennial Perennial
Average Shipping Height (in.) 12
Best Time to Plant Fall to Spring
Blossom Color Lavender
Botanical Name Juniperus squamata
Common Name Juniper
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Fragrance Fragrant
Growth Habit Shrub
Hardiness Zone 4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F)
Mature Size Large
Optimal Soil Condition Neutral
Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) 24
Returnable 90-Day
Shipped As Container
Sun Tolerance Sun or Shade
Water Requirements Twice a week
Wildlife Attracted Bees,Birds,Bluebirds,Butterflies,Cardinals,Hummingbirds,Pollinators,Robins,Sparrows
Wildlife Deterred Deer