Blue Chip Juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: Low-growing evergreen shrub with steel-blue foliage that turns purplish in the winter. Forms a dense mat that keeps out weeds and minimizes maintenance. This cultivar does not flower or set fruit. This is a fairly adaptable plant that thrives in hot, dry sites. Prefers sandy soils and does not tolerate wet soil.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 6-8" tall x 7-8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Central Open Shape, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Silver-blue, Silver-green
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- South Property Line
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Maintenance Path
- Outsmart Invaders
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
