Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' - P11

Description
Decorative blue cones adorn Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' from August. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Bulletpoints
* decorative cones

Growth habit
Flaky juniper 'Blue Star' is broad, creeping and cushion-forming in structure. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with twine. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

fruit
The blue cones of Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, grave, heather garden, rock garden, topiary, small/front garden

Root
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' is a shallow-rooting plant.