Juniperus squamata Blue Star

Common Name:
Blue Star Juniper

Description:
Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its dense, mounding habit and striking silver-blue foliage. The finely textured, needle-like leaves create a soft, star-like effect, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and container plantings. Highly drought- and frost-tolerant once established, Blue Star thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, requiring little maintenance. Its unique colour and low-growing form provide year-round contrast and structure in the landscape, making it ideal for small gardens, ground cover, or as an accent in Japanese-style plantings.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50cm
• Width: 60–90cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Drought tolerant once established
• Evergreen
• Low-maintenance
• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Rockeries
• Cold and Frost Tolerant
• Architectural / Feature plant

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender) for a Mediterranean-style contrast
• Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) for seasonal colour interest
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grass) for soft, textural contrast
• Sedum species for a complementary drought-tolerant ground cover