Blue Point Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'
Description | A favorite for stately lawn specimens and tall screens. Glowing blue-green foliage on a densely branched, broad pyramid form that maintains its natural form well with practically no pruning. Clipped topiary forms make a wonderful formal accent in entrances or on patios. Evergreen. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Landscape Use | Border, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary |
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Design Ideas | Pyramidal form and massive size makes it a popular specimen for lawns, which accentuate its blue coloring. Position near the driveway or to frame the front entry. With its dense evergreen foliage, this Juniper makes excellent windbreaks if lined up hedge-style, cutting winter cold and summer heat effectively. Makes an effective front lawn Christmas tree for winter lighting or to enjoy under snow. |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Catmint (Nepeta); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
Care | Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a slow release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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