Light
Full sun. In shade it thins and loses the blue.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Juniperus squamata
How to grow Singleseed Juniper 'Blue Star'.
Steel blue, all year, no effort.
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Zones
- 4–8
- Size
- 1–3 ft tall, 3–4 ft wide
- Spacing
- 3–4 ft. apart.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Water weekly the first season. After that, only in drought.
Planting and soil
Spring or fall, crown level with or slightly above the soil. Sandy or gravelly soil is ideal; amend heavy clay or plant on a slope.
Feeding
None.
Pruning
Rarely needed. Snip dead tips in spring; don't cut into bare wood, it won't regrow.
Through the year
Blue all year. New growth brightens in spring. A slight purple cast in hard winters.
If something's off
Brown patches inside the plant usually mean wet roots or poor air flow. Spider mites in hot, dry weather; hose it off.
Why we stock it: A small evergreen that keeps its color when everything else in the bed has gone brown.
Juniper 'Blue Star'from $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Juniper 'Blue Star'from $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it