Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected.
Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.īlue Pacific Shore Juniper makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. Also, the Blue Pacific Juniper’s attractiveness allows it to function well in planter’s boxes or hanging over a retainer wall. Similar to the Blue Rug Juniper, this plant works well on slopes too difficult to continually maintain with a lawnmower. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. The Blue Pacific Juniper, or Shore Juniper, is a groundcover useful on tough-to-maintain slopes on your landscape.
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This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It has no significant negative characteristics.īlue Pacific Shore Juniper is recommended for the following landscape applications īlue Pacific Shore Juniper will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 10 feet. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant.īlue Pacific Shore Juniper is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Blue Pacific Juniper, Juniperus conferta Blue Pacific, is a fragrant evergreen shrub also commonly called Shore Juniper. The needles remain bluish-green throughout the winter. **Picture is actual plant that is shipped to you.Feathery branches of sharp blue-green needles excellent as a fast spreading groundcover or in containers also used in dune stabilization good heat toleranceīlue Pacific Shore Juniper has bluish-green foliage. This selection grows best in full sun and dry soil, and, most importantly, it will not thrive in swampy, moist conditions. 'Blue Pacific' makes a good groundcover for full sun slopes. Aromatic, blue green, ' needle like leaves densely cover branches that spread 4'-6' wide. Berry-like cones are common to appear in the fall. Blue Pacific Juniper is a trailing, low growing, evergreen conifer, surprisingly soft to the touch. And while it produces the needle-like foliage, the Blue Pacific Juniper has a soft feel unique for needle-bearing plants. One of the hardiest varieties of the Shore Juniper, this is native to Japan and yields a blue-green, needle-like foliage, which maintains year round. It thrives best in full sun, although those planted in partial shade are still sure to please. The growth rate for the Blue Pacific Juniper is medium, and its versatility allows it to adapt to a full range of conditions. It’s hardy in zones 6-9 and reaches a mature width of 6 to 8 feet. The spikey, branched and bristly texture and luxuriously green foliage have a delightful bluish tint. It is a wildly popular Juniper, well known for its weed-choking groundcover application. Similar to the Blue Rug Juniper, this plant works well on slopes too difficult to continually maintain with a lawnmower. Blue Pacific Juniper (Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific') is sometimes known as the Blue Shore Juniper. The Blue Pacific Juniper, or Shore Juniper, is a groundcover useful on tough-to-maintain slopes on your landscape.