Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' | Blue Star Juniper
DESCRIPTION
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub admired for its dense, mounded form and vibrant, steel-blue foliage. The needle-like leaves retain their intense color throughout the year, adding year-round interest to gardens and landscapes. Although it does not produce showy flowers, its unique texture and shimmering foliage make it a standout element in gardens.
Native to the mountainous regions of Asia, including the Himalayas and parts of China, Juniperus squamata is well adapted to cold climates and rocky terrains. 'Blue Star,' a popular cultivar, was selected for its refined growth habit and dazzling foliage, making it a cherished choice for rock gardens, borders, and container planting.
DESCRIPTION
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub admired for its dense, mounded form and vibrant, steel-blue foliage. The needle-like leaves retain their intense color throughout the year, adding year-round interest to gardens and landscapes. Although it does not produce showy flowers, its unique texture and shimmering foliage make it a standout element in gardens.
Native to the mountainous regions of Asia, including the Himalayas and parts of China, Juniperus squamata is well adapted to cold climates and rocky terrains. 'Blue Star,' a popular cultivar, was selected for its refined growth habit and dazzling foliage, making it a cherished choice for rock gardens, borders, and container planting.
DESCRIPTION
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub admired for its dense, mounded form and vibrant, steel-blue foliage. The needle-like leaves retain their intense color throughout the year, adding year-round interest to gardens and landscapes. Although it does not produce showy flowers, its unique texture and shimmering foliage make it a standout element in gardens.
Native to the mountainous regions of Asia, including the Himalayas and parts of China, Juniperus squamata is well adapted to cold climates and rocky terrains. 'Blue Star,' a popular cultivar, was selected for its refined growth habit and dazzling foliage, making it a cherished choice for rock gardens, borders, and container planting.
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Family: Cupressaceae
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet
Foliage color: Silvery blue, dense, and needle-like
Flower color: Non-flowering; produces small cones
Bloom time: N/A
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low
Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning required, primarily for shape if necessary
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Birds (shelter and occasional cone use)
