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| Zone | 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b |
| Height Range (ft.) | 1.00 to 3.00 |
| Spread (ft.) | 2.00 to 4.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Non-Flowering |
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| Suggested Use | Border, Container gardening, foundation plantings, Ground Cover, Rock Garden |
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Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ is a compact evergreen with silvery-blue foliage and a dense, mounded form, perfect for borders, rock gardens, and small spaces.
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| Size | |
|---|---|
| Common Name | |
| Type | |
| Family | |
| Native? | |
| Zone | 4, 5, 5b, 6, 7, 8, 8b |
| Height Range (ft.) | 1.00 to 3.00 |
| Spread (ft.) | 2.00 to 4.00 |
| Bloom Time | |
| Bloom Description | Non-Flowering |
| Sun | |
| Water | |
| Maintenance | |
| Suggested Use | Border, Container gardening, foundation plantings, Ground Cover, Rock Garden |
| Tolerate | |
| Growth Rate | |
| Attracts |
Juniperus squamata Blue Star, commonly known as Blue Star Juniper, is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for its dense, mounded shape and striking silvery-blue foliage. Typically reaching 1 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide, this dwarf conifer adds vivid year-round color and fine texture to rock gardens, borders, and foundation plantings. Its bright, star-like needles maintain their color throughout winter, and its low, spreading habit makes it especially useful for small spaces or low-maintenance designs. Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Brilliant blue foliage: Eye-catching color lasts all year
Compact and tidy: Ideal for small spaces and detailed plantings
Low-maintenance evergreen: Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant
Sun exposure: Full sun for best color and density
Soil needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor and sandy soils
Maintenance: Very low—requires no pruning to maintain form
Rock gardens: Perfect companion for stones, gravel, and alpine plants
Borders and edges: Adds contrast and texture in mixed beds
Containers and foundation beds: Slow growth suits small-space accents
Drought-tolerant: Once established, thrives with minimal water
Wildlife shelter: Dense foliage offers cover for small creatures
Low input plant: Requires little care and no supplemental fertilizer
Looking for a native option? Here are three native plants that offer similar seasonal interest and landscape value:
– Juniperus virginiana Grey Owl – Grey Owl Juniper
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Blue Star Juniper thrives in full sun and needs well-drained soil to prevent root rot. It performs well in sandy, gravelly, or rocky soils and is very drought-tolerant once established. It’s an excellent choice for rock gardens, dry slopes, or foundation plantings.
Blue Star Juniper is a compact, mounding evergreen, typically reaching 1–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide. Its slow growth rate and dense, globe-like form make it ideal for small spaces, borders, or as a colorful accent in mixed beds.
Its name says it all—Blue Star Juniper has intensely silvery-blue, needle-like foliage that retains its color year-round. The vivid blue tone adds texture and contrast to green-dominated plantings, especially in winter gardens.
Yes, like most junipers, Blue Star is deer-resistant. Its sharp-textured foliage and strong scent make it unappealing to deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for deer-prone landscapes.
Blue Star Juniper is very low-maintenance and typically does not require pruning. Its slow, symmetrical growth habit means it holds its shape naturally. If needed, light shaping can be done in early spring, but avoid cutting into older wood that won’t regrow.
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