Flaky Juniper 'Blue Star' (Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star')

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
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Botanical Name:
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
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.



Cultivation:
Plant in any well-drained soil. Can tolerate hot sunny sites.
Awards:
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Suggested uses:
Coastal, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution, Rock
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 or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)
Specific pest(s):
Specific diseases(s):
Pruning:
No pruning required.
Propagation method(s):
Semi-hardwood cuttings
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
1

Detailed monthly care instructions can be found in your care calendar (you need to have an account for this service)
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' is:
Evergreen
Foliage:
Bright-blue, Grey in All seasons
Fruit:
Black in All seasons
Habit:
Prostrate, Rounded
Ultimate height (m):
0.5
Ultimate spread (m):
1
Time to maturity:
10-20 years
Foliage may cause skin irritation.
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