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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Origins: |
East AsiaĀ and the Himalayas |
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Height:Ā |
12' - 20' |
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Spread:Ā |
5' - 8' |
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Spacing:Ā |
6' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone:Ā |
4 - 9 |
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Culture:Ā |
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Bloom Color:Ā |
N/A |
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Season of Interest:Ā Ā |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Ā Ā Low Maintenance.Ā Ā Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather.Ā Ā
LANDSCAPE USES:Ā Accents or Group Plantings,Ā Borders,Ā Woodland Gardens,Ā Naturalized Areas,Ā Rock Gardens, Hedge, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Ā Catmint,Ā Maiden Grass,Ā Rose
IMAGES:Ā Mokkie,Ā Chinese Juniper (Blue Point) 2,Ā CC BY-SA 3.0, (2)Ā Famartin,Ā 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,Ā CC BY-SA 4.0, (3)Ā Mokkie,Ā Chinese Juniper (Blue Point) 1,Ā CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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