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Description
Blue Star Juniper is a dense low-mounding coniferous shrub that makes a good groundcover. Dense aromatic needle-like foliage is silver-blue and the small fleshy seed cone is blue. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought Tolerant once established.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Himalayas and China |
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Height: |
1' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1' - 4' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Ground cover, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Ninebark, Catmint, Rose
Image: Ben Skála, Juniperus squamata-Blue Star-Malochyně2, CC BY-SA 3.0
