Juniperus squamata Glassell

Common Name: Glassell Juniper

Description:
Juniperus squamata 'Glassell' is a compact, low-growing evergreen conifer with a dense, spreading habit and striking silvery-blue foliage. It forms a soft, mounding ground cover that adds year-round texture and colour to gardens. This hardy and drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to maintain its vibrant foliage, though it can tolerate part shade. 'Glassell' is an excellent choice for rockeries, slopes, borders, and cascading over retaining walls. It requires minimal maintenance, resists pests and diseases, and is well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, making it a fantastic choice for both formal and informal landscapes.

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)