Juniper Blue Point
$34.00
JUNIPER CHINENSIS 'Blue Point'
Watering Needs:Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
Botanical Pronunciation:ju-NIP-er-us chi-NEN-sis
Plant type:Conifer
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth habit:Pyramidal
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide.
Special features:Easy Care, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Waterwise, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Green
Blooms:Conifer; no blooms
Companion PlantsBarberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Catmint (Nepeta); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
Juniper c. Blue Point is a favorite evergreen for stately lawn specimens and tall screens. It is densely branched and grows in a broad pyramid form with blue-green foliage. Blue Point maintains form well with practically no need for trimming.Juniper c. Blue Point is very hardy fast growing and withstands drought & windy conditions better than most upright junipers. It makes a good choice for privacy borders and wind screens as well as for accents in the garden. Blue Point retains excellent color through the winter. It prefers slightly acidic well drained soil and will grow in full sun to part shade.