Juniper Blue Star 3 gal

Juniper Blue Star (Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star') – 3 Gallon

Description
Juniper Blue Star is a compact, slow-growing evergreen shrub prized for its dense, mounded form and striking silvery-blue foliage. Its soft, awl-shaped needles create a sparkling, star-like effect year-round, making it a standout in rock gardens, borders, foundation plantings, and containers. Reaching 1–3 feet tall and 2–4 feet wide at maturity, this low-maintenance shrub is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Blue Star Juniper is perfect for adding color, texture, and year-round interest to any landscape.

Key Features
- **Botanical Name:** Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
- **Container Size:** 3 Gallon
- **Mature Size:** 1–3 ft tall, 2–4 ft wide
- **Growth Rate:** Slow
- **Foliage:** Silvery-blue, dense, star-like needles
- **Sunlight:** Full sun to partial sun
- **Soil:** Adaptable; prefers well-drained soil (neutral to acidic pH)
- **Water Needs:** Low once established; water regularly during first season
- **Hardiness Zones:** USDA 4–8
- **Maintenance:** Very low; rarely needs pruning
- **Special Features:** Drought tolerant, deer resistant, salt tolerant, year-round color

Care Instructions
1. **Planting:** Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.
2. **Watering:** Water deeply 2–3 times per week for the first month. Once established, water only during prolonged dry spells.
3. **Mulching:** Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the base, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk.
4. **Pruning:** Minimal; remove dead or damaged branches in late winter or early spring if needed.
5. **Fertilizing:** Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring if desired.

Landscape Uses
- Rock gardens
- Borders and edging
- Foundation plantings
- Mass plantings or groundcover
- Containers and patio planters