Landscape Notes: 'Blue Pacific' Juniper has become more popular than the species due to better color and greater hardiness. However, it is slower-growing than the species.
Exposure/Culture: Best in full sun, but is tolerant of some shade. Grows in a wide range of soil types as long as it is well-drained. Requires less pruning than the species and is more hardy.
Other Notes: 'Blue Pacific' Juniper is a dense, fur-like, carpet-forming evergreen ground cover excellent for use as a ground cover and erosion controller on steep slopes and embankments. The handsome, blue-green foliage spreads up to 12 feet wide, however, a 3 to 5 foot spacing is recommended when using as a groundcover. Also useful to cascade over walls and container/planter edges, or to underplant small trees such as Japanese maples or crape myrtles. Prefers growing in full sun and well-drained soil.
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| Genus |
Juniperus |
| Species |
conferta |
| Container Size |
1 Gallon |
| Foliage Color |
Blue-Green |
| Mature Height |
6 to 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread |
4 to 5 Feet |
| Soil |
Well Drained |
| Zones |
5-9 |
| Mature Form |
Low and Spreading |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Flower Color |
Inconspicuous |
| Fall Color |
Blue-Green |
| Bloom Period |
Inconspicuous |
