Juniperus squamata Blue Swede

Common Name: Blue Swede Juniper

Description:
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Swede' is a hardy, low-growing evergreen conifer with a dense, spreading habit and striking steel-blue foliage. This slow-growing, ground-hugging variety is perfect for rockeries, borders, and erosion control on slopes, adding year-round colour and texture to the landscape. Its fine, needle-like foliage maintains its vibrant blue hue throughout the year, with a subtle silver sheen that intensifies in colder months. Drought-tolerant and resistant to pests and diseases, 'Blue Swede' thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun, though it can tolerate part shade. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, visually striking ground cover.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50 cm
• Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Ground Cover
• Low Maintenance
• Year-round Colour Interest
• Suitable for Rockeries and Slopes

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Mildly toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Thymus (Creeping Thyme)
• Sedum (Stonecrop)
• Buxus (Boxwood)
• Miscanthus (Maiden Grass)