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Shore Juniper

Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific'

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Overview

Shore Juniper 'Blue Pacific' (Juniperus conferta) is a low-growing, ground cover evergreen with a spread of up to 7ft. Its dense, trailing branches feature silvery-blue needles, offering year-round visual interest. Adaptable to coastal conditions, it thrives in full sun (USDA hardiness zones 6-9) and well-drained soils. With minimal maintenance, it's excellent for erosion control and is drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for sustainable landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 5–10Type Conifer, Ground coverClimate Temperate
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — Its dense, trailing branches feature silvery-blue needles, offering year-round visual interest
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — Adaptable to coastal conditions, it thrives in full sun (USDA hardiness zones 6-9) and well-drained soilsShore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — making it ideal for sustainable landscapesShore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — Shore Juniper 'Blue Pacific' (Juniperus conferta) is a low-growingShore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — ground cover evergreen with a spread of up to 7ftShore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — scientifically known as Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — it's excellent for erosion control and is drought-tolerant once established

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Ground cover
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — Its dense, trailing branches feature silvery-blue needles, offering year-round visual interest
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — Adaptable to coastal conditions, it thrives in full sun (USDA hardiness zones 6-9) and well-drained soils
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — making it ideal for sustainable landscapes
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — Shore Juniper 'Blue Pacific' (Juniperus conferta) is a low-growing
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — ground cover evergreen with a spread of up to 7ft
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — scientifically known as Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'
Shore Juniper (Juniperus Conferta 'Blue Pacific') — it's excellent for erosion control and is drought-tolerant once established
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