Evergreen Shrub – Blue Point Juniper

Blue Point Juniper

Botanical name: juniperus chinensis ‘blue point’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 12 ft in height with a spread of up to 8 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Foliage color: green/blue

Pruning instructions: lightly prune during the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the summer or fall seasons 

Landscape use: privacy screen, foundation planting, background planting, entryways 

Special features: pyramid form, deer resistant, rabbit resistant, salt tolerant 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: abelia, barberry, butterfly weed, creeping thyme 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no