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Juniperus horizontalis Blue Chip

Blue Chip Juniper

They showcase superb, silvery-blue, fine foliage on a low, mounding, spreading habit creating a superior ground cover.

  • »  Low, spreading form with vertical branchlets
  • »  Features silver-blue summer foliage
  • »  Fall to winter foliage becomes purple on the tips
  • »  Use as a ground cover or for mass plantings

3gal
$49.50
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:20-30 cm
  • Spread:150-200 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Compact
• Prostrate
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Purple
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

Once established, junipers require little water. They will also tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions and require corrective pruning once a year. Spreading junipers present a low maintenance option to prevent erosion on hillsides.