Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ is a dwarf, slow-growing evergreen with a tight, rounded habit and intensely steel-blue needles that look like little starbursts—perfect for year-round color in small spaces.
Form & size: Compact, mounded; ~1–2 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide at maturity.
Foliage: Short, awl-like needles, vivid silver-blue all year; slight purple tint in severe cold.
Light: Full sun for best color and density.
Soil & water: Needs well-drained soil; tolerates poor/rocky sites; drought-tolerant once established.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8.
Care: Very low maintenance; light tip pruning only if shaping. Generally deer-resistant and urban/salt tolerant.
Uses: Rock gardens, edging, foundation beds, containers, and as a blue contrast plant.
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ is a dwarf, slow-growing evergreen with a tight, rounded habit and intensely steel-blue needles that look like little starbursts—perfect for year-round color in small spaces.
Form & size: Compact, mounded; ~1–2 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide at maturity.
Foliage: Short, awl-like needles, vivid silver-blue all year; slight purple tint in severe cold.
Light: Full sun for best color and density.
Soil & water: Needs well-drained soil; tolerates poor/rocky sites; drought-tolerant once established.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8.
Care: Very low maintenance; light tip pruning only if shaping. Generally deer-resistant and urban/salt tolerant.
Uses: Rock gardens, edging, foundation beds, containers, and as a blue contrast plant.
All plants come with a regular black nursery pot
Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.
