Flaky Juniper ‘Blue Star’

Technical-Botanical Sheet

Scientific Name:

Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’

Common Name:

Flaky Juniper ‘Blue Star’

Family:

Cupressaceae

Origin:

Asia (Himalayas, China, Taiwan)

Main Characteristics:

• • Habit: Dwarf evergreen shrub, slow-growing and compact, forming a dense cushion shape.
• • Size: Height 30–50 cm, spread up to 1 m.
• • Foliage: Needle-like, short, rigid leaves with an intense silvery-blue colour throughout the year.
• • Fruits: Small bluish cones, not very showy.
• • Growth: Slow, neat development with no need for frequent pruning.

Cultivation and Care:

• • Exposure: Full sun to maintain vivid colouring.
• • Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly, neutral to slightly acidic.
• • Hardiness: Very hardy (down to -30°C), tolerates drought, salinity, and urban pollution.
• • Uses: Rock gardens, flower beds, borders, ground cover, slopes, container cultivation.