Nature Hills Nursery
Blue Star Juniper
Best distinctive texture for various garden settings.
The Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star') is a striking evergreen shrub celebrated for its unique, silvery-blue needles that sparkle in the sun. This dwarf variety forms a dense, mounded shape, making it an excellent choice for groundcover, foundation plantings, or as a focal point in rock gardens. It's remarkably low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and becoming very drought-tolerant once established. Its rugged nature makes it resistant to pollution and deer, offering a low-effort way to add year-round color and texture to your landscape. This adaptable shrub thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a resilient and beautiful addition to various garden settings.
$33.59
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2237
/ 2609
#2237 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-15%
Below average
Botanical Name
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
/ Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique, consistent color and texture in their landscape.
- Eco-conscious homeowners desiring water-wise, low-maintenance garden solutions.
- Landscape designers needing adaptable, attractive evergreen options for various settings.
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, rapid growth and quick landscape changes.
- Individuals with poorly draining or consistently waterlogged garden soil.
- Gardeners in humid climates or those prone to overwatering their plants.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Class
Pinopsida
Species
squamata
Cultivar
Blue Star
Growing Zones
4 – 8
Height
2-3 ft
Width
3-4 ft
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Features
- Unique silvery blue evergreen foliage
- Dwarf shrub with dense, mounded growth
- Excellent groundcover or specimen plant
- Great for containers, bonsai, and topiary
- Showy foundation plantings and accents
- Drought tolerant once established
- Deer resistant
- Low maintenance and easy to grow
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the robust quality of the Blue Star Juniper upon arrival, noting its healthy appearance and careful packaging. Many express satisfaction with how well the plants establish and thrive, highlighting their vibrant color and compact form. This reliability in growth and the plant's overall vigor contribute significantly to a positive perception of its value, making it a favored choice for adding distinctive texture and color to various garden settings.
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