Blue Chip Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

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Overview

The Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' is a durable, low-growing conifer with silvery-blue foliage, adding year-round interest. This ground cover, reaching up to 12 inches high and spreading 6-8 feet wide, is hardy in USDA zones 3-9. Its dense mat is tolerant of poor soils and is low maintenance, ideal for rock gardens, slopes, and erosion control. Full sun promotes optimal color and habit in 'Blue Chip'.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 3–9Climate Temperate

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — The Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' is a durable

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — Its dense mat is tolerant of poor soils and is low maintenance

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — The Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' is a durable

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — low-growing conifer with silvery-blue foliage

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — adding year-round interest

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — This ground cover, reaching up to 12 inches high and spreading 6-8 feet wide, is hardy in USDA zones

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — Its dense mat is tolerant of poor soils and is low maintenance

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — The Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' is a durable

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — low-growing conifer with silvery-blue foliage

Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — adding year-round interest

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