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Blue Pacific Shore Juniper
Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'
Pronunciation: ju-NIP-er-us kon-FER-ta
SKU #04910
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 1 ft. tall, spreading 6 to 7 ft. wide.
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| Description | This wonderful, low, spreading form makes a superb groundcover, group planting or single specimen. Dense blue-green foliage gives this selection a handsome appearance and is best when not pruned, but rather left in its natural form. A notably heat tolerant variety. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside |
| Design Ideas | Blue tinted Juniper are the most reliable plants for the excessive heat and drought of Southwestern low desert communities. Thrives in seacoast conditions or wherever the soil is thin. Use on slopes for coverage or erosion control, allow it to drape off retaining walls or cover unsightly transition zones at the edges of paving. A good source for dune stabilization. This plant's tolerance of extreme reflected heat makes it a good choice for near walkways and drives. Deer tend to avoid this plant. |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Space 5 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in. |
| History | J. conferta is native to the coastal areas on the north Japanese island of Sakhalin. Conferta is often thought to be a subspecies or variety of J. rigida, or Temple Juniper, which is native to China, Korea, Japan and southeast Russia.The common name of Temple Juniper was adopted from its use as a landscape plant around temples in Japan. The berries are a food source to birds. |
Details
| Description | This wonderful, low, spreading form makes a superb groundcover, group planting or single specimen. Dense blue-green foliage gives this selection a handsome appearance and is best when not pruned, but rather left in its natural form. A notably heat tolerant variety. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | Blue tinted Juniper are the most reliable plants for the excessive heat and drought of Southwestern low desert communities. Thrives in seacoast conditions or wherever the soil is thin. Use on slopes for coverage or erosion control, allow it to drape off retaining walls or cover unsightly transition zones at the edges of paving. A good source for dune stabilization. This plant's tolerance of extreme reflected heat makes it a good choice for near walkways and drives. Deer tend to avoid this plant. |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Space 5 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in. |
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History
| History | J. conferta is native to the coastal areas on the north Japanese island of Sakhalin. Conferta is often thought to be a subspecies or variety of J. rigida, or Temple Juniper, which is native to China, Korea, Japan and southeast Russia.The common name of Temple Juniper was adopted from its use as a landscape plant around temples in Japan. The berries are a food source to birds. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Pacific Shore Juniper produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Blue Pacific Shore Juniper evergreen or deciduous?
Blue Pacific Shore Juniper is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Blue Pacific Shore Juniper?
Blue Pacific Shore Juniper is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise, Benefits Birds.
Is Blue Pacific Shore Juniper resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Blue Pacific Shore Juniper grow?
Blue Pacific Shore Juniper has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Blue Pacific Shore Juniper?
Blue Pacific Shore Juniper grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Blue Pacific Shore Juniper in my landscape?
Blue Pacific Shore Juniper is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hillside.
How can I use Blue Pacific Shore Juniper in my garden design?
Blue tinted Juniper are the most reliable plants for the excessive heat and drought of Southwestern low desert communities. Thrives in seacoast conditions or wherever the soil is thin. Use on slopes for coverage or erosion control, allow it to drape off retaining walls or cover unsightly transition zones at the edges of paving. A good source for dune stabilization. This plant's tolerance of extreme reflected heat makes it a good choice for near walkways and drives. Deer tend to avoid this plant.
What color is the foliage of Blue Pacific Shore Juniper?
Blue Pacific Shore Juniper has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Blue Pacific Shore Juniper?
Good companion plants for Blue Pacific Shore Juniper include: Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus).
How do I care for Blue Pacific Shore Juniper?
Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Space 5 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until plants fill in.
What is the history of Blue Pacific Shore Juniper?
J. conferta is native to the coastal areas on the north Japanese island of Sakhalin. Conferta is often thought to be a subspecies or variety of J. rigida, or Temple Juniper, which is native to China, Korea, Japan and southeast Russia.The common name of Temple Juniper was adopted from its use as a landscape plant around temples in Japan. The berries are a food source to birds.
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