Blue Point Juniper

Name: Blue Point Juniper
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 04687

Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'

Pronunciation: ju-NIP-er-us chi-NEN-sis

SKU #04687

USDA Zone

4-9

Your climate might be too cold for this plant:

OVERVIEW
Description	A favorite for stately lawn specimens and tall screens. Glowing blue-green foliage on a densely branched, broad pyramid form that maintains its natural form well with practically no pruning. Clipped topiary forms make a wonderful formal accent in entrances or on patios. Evergreen.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Conifer; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 12 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide.

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary
Design Ideas	Pyramidal form and massive size makes it a popular specimen for lawns, which accentuate its blue coloring. Position near the driveway or to frame the front entry. With its dense evergreen foliage, this Juniper makes excellent windbreaks if lined up hedge-style, cutting winter cold and summer heat effectively. Makes an effective front lawn Christmas tree for winter lighting or to enjoy under snow.
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Catmint (Nepeta); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)

CARE
Care	Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a slow release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9