Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Common Name: Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Genus: Juniperus
Species: squamata
Cultivar: 'Blue Star'
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Growth Rate: Slow growing
Features: Suitable for ground cover, Has interesting foliage, Provides winter colour
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.50 m (50 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | |
| Foliage Colour: Blue/Green |
Soil:
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
This low growing, evergreen coniferous shrub has a very horizontal growth habit. Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ has branches that are clothed in densly packed small, blue-grey needle-like leaves. For the best coloured foliage grow in full sun.
A good choice for sandy or chalky soils; where planting possibilities may be limited.
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