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| Beginner skill rating |
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| 1m max. spread |
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| 0.5m max. height |
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| 10-20 years to maturity |
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| 1 hour care per year |
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| This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Other names: Flaky Juniper 'Blue Star'
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Genus: Juniperus
Variety or cultivar: 'Blue Star' _ 'Blue Star' is a compact, dwarf, evergreen, coniferous shrub with a bun-shaped, dense habit. Its needle-like foliage is bright blue-grey.
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' is: Evergreen
Foliage: Bright-blue, Grey in All seasons
Fruit: Black in All seasons
Habit: Prostrate, Rounded
Toxicity: Foliage may cause skin irritation.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Juniper scale
Specific diseases: Blight
Pruning: No pruning required. . REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' (Flaky Juniper 'Blue Star') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Coastal, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution, Rock
Cultivation: Plant in any well-drained soil. Can tolerate hot sunny sites.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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