The Blue Point Juniper is known for its dense, pyramidal growth habit and its striking blue-green foliage. It typically reaches a height of 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) with a spread of 6 to 8 feet (1.8 to 2.4 meters), making it suitable for hedges, screens, or as a standalone specimen plant.
This juniper variety has scale-like leaves that are arranged in overlapping layers, giving it a unique texture. The foliage has a blue-green color that adds visual interest to the landscape. It is an evergreen plant, meaning it retains its foliage year-round.
The Blue Point Juniper is known for its tolerance to a variety of growing conditions. It can thrive in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to different soil types, including sandy or clay soils. It is also relatively drought-tolerant once established.
In terms of care, the Blue Point Juniper is relatively low-maintenance. It requires minimal pruning, usually to maintain its shape or remove any dead or damaged branches. It is generally a hardy and resilient plant.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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East Asia and the Himalayas
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Height:
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12' - 20'
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Spread:
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5' - 8'
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Spacing:
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6'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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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, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Hedge, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Catmint, Maiden Grass, Rose
IMAGES: Mokkie, Chinese Juniper (Blue Point) 2, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Famartin, 2019-04-25 10 56 15 New needles in spring on a Blue Point Chinese Juniper along Tranquility Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Mokkie, Chinese Juniper (Blue Point) 1, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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