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Blue Star Juniper

Striking silvery-blue foliage; vigorous with compact form; ideal for rugged deadwood styles.

Seasonal Care Guide

Placement & Seasonal Notes

  • Placement: Full sun
  • Notes: Full sun keeps foliage dense and color vibrant.
  • Winter: Winter hardy; foliage may bronze slightly.
  • Summer: Good heat tolerance but prefers some humidity.

Leaf Traits

  • Persistence: Evergreen
  • Form: Conifer

Watering & Fertilization

  • Watering: Low to moderate
  • Notes: Well-drained soil essential to avoid root rot.
  • Season: Spring → Autumn
  • Fertilization: Balanced
  • Notes: Avoid late-season feeding to prevent soft growth.

Training Techniques

  • Wiring: Spring or Autumn
  • Notes: Wire loosely; check frequently to avoid cutting in.
  • Pruning: Structural in early spring, maintenance mid-season
  • Notes: Remove strong shoots to preserve balance.
  • Repotting: Every 3-5 years
  • Notes: Best repotted before new growth starts.

Propagation

  • Method: Cuttings or seed
  • Notes: Cuttings root in spring or early summer under mist.

Zone 8b Considerations

Watch for spider mites (Jul-Aug); Prevent rot in wet Nov-Jan