Juniperus horizontalis Blue Forest

Common Name:
Blue Forest Creeping Juniper

Description:
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Forest’ is a striking, low-growing, evergreen conifer prized for its dense, spreading habit and soft, blue-green foliage. Its unique, upright branchlets resemble miniature trees, creating a textured, forest-like appearance that adds depth to garden beds and rockeries. This hardy ground cover thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, tolerating drought, frost, and poor soils once established. In cooler months, the foliage may take on subtle purplish hues, adding seasonal interest. Blue Forest is an excellent choice for erosion control, cascading over walls, or as a weed-suppressing ground cover in low-maintenance landscapes.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–30cm
• Width: 1.5–2m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Drought tolerant once established
• Evergreen
• Low-maintenance
• Suitable for Rockeries
• Suitable for Erosion Control
• Cold and Frost Tolerant
• Ground Cover for Suppressing Weeds
• Coastal Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Pinus mugo (Mugo Pine) for a mixed evergreen display
• Lavandula (Lavender) for contrasting texture and colour
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grass) for movement and softness
• Sedum species for complementary drought-tolerant ground cover