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Burly Blue® Juniper
Juniperus scopulorum 'MonOliver' PPAF
Pronunciation: ju-NIP-er-us skop-u-LO-rum
SKU #05228
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall, spreading 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | Outstanding, cold hardy, evergreen shrub with blue-grey foliage on a low mounded, spreading form. With more refined foliage color and denser habit than Blue Creeper juniper, it is ideal at the foreground of shrub borders, as a specimen accent, or as a rugged, large scale groundcover. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Catmint (Nepeta); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow and highly adaptable; thrives in slightly dry, sandy soils with good drainage. Avoid constantly wet soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 5 ft. apart, or closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until the plants fill in. |
| History | The species, J. scopulorum is a North American native tree that grows to 35 feet and was introduced in 1839 by Charles Sprague Sargent, director of Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University. Its range extends from the Rocky Mountains and into the far western high country. Like all junipers, J. scopulorum is quite diverse with many forms within the species, from upright, tree-like shapes to shrubby and lower growing forms. Juniperus scopulorum 'MonOliver' was introduced by Monrovia Nursery in 2019 in collaboration with plantsman Al Oliver of Chase, B.C. An excellent replacement for Blue Creeper Juniper, this male clone does not produce berries. |
| Lore | Juniper's oil was once highly valued as a medicinal and used in many compounds. It was used to line pits where Native Americans stored food for winter because its oils prove a natural insect repellant. Linnaeus first classified genus Juniperus in 1767, which contains over 60 different species from around the world. but only in the northern hemisphere. |
Details
| Description | Outstanding, cold hardy, evergreen shrub with blue-grey foliage on a low mounded, spreading form. With more refined foliage color and denser habit than Blue Creeper juniper, it is ideal at the foreground of shrub borders, as a specimen accent, or as a rugged, large scale groundcover. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Catmint (Nepeta); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easy to grow and highly adaptable; thrives in slightly dry, sandy soils with good drainage. Avoid constantly wet soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 5 ft. apart, or closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until the plants fill in. |
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History
| History | The species, J. scopulorum is a North American native tree that grows to 35 feet and was introduced in 1839 by Charles Sprague Sargent, director of Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University. Its range extends from the Rocky Mountains and into the far western high country. Like all junipers, J. scopulorum is quite diverse with many forms within the species, from upright, tree-like shapes to shrubby and lower growing forms. Juniperus scopulorum 'MonOliver' was introduced by Monrovia Nursery in 2019 in collaboration with plantsman Al Oliver of Chase, B.C. An excellent replacement for Blue Creeper Juniper, this male clone does not produce berries. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Juniper's oil was once highly valued as a medicinal and used in many compounds. It was used to line pits where Native Americans stored food for winter because its oils prove a natural insect repellant. Linnaeus first classified genus Juniperus in 1767, which contains over 60 different species from around the world. but only in the northern hemisphere. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Burly Blue® Juniper produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Burly Blue® Juniper evergreen or deciduous?
Burly Blue® Juniper is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Burly Blue® Juniper?
Burly Blue® Juniper is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Burly Blue® Juniper resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control
How fast does Burly Blue® Juniper grow?
Burly Blue® Juniper has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Burly Blue® Juniper in my landscape?
Burly Blue® Juniper is suitable for: Border, Ground Cover.
What color is the foliage of Burly Blue® Juniper?
Burly Blue® Juniper has Silver-blue foliage.
What plants grow well with Burly Blue® Juniper?
Good companion plants for Burly Blue® Juniper include: Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Catmint (Nepeta); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus).
How do I care for Burly Blue® Juniper?
Easy to grow and highly adaptable; thrives in slightly dry, sandy soils with good drainage. Avoid constantly wet soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 5 ft. apart, or closer for faster coverage. Control weeds with mulch until the plants fill in.
What is the history of Burly Blue® Juniper?
The species, J. scopulorum is a North American native tree that grows to 35 feet and was introduced in 1839 by Charles Sprague Sargent, director of Arnold Arboretum at Harvard University. Its range extends from the Rocky Mountains and into the far western high country. Like all junipers, J. scopulorum is quite diverse with many forms within the species, from upright, tree-like shapes to shrubby and lower growing forms. Juniperus scopulorum 'MonOliver' was introduced by Monrovia Nursery in 2019 in collaboration with plantsman Al Oliver of Chase, B.C. An excellent replacement for Blue Creeper Juniper, this male clone does not produce berries.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.