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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 3–9Type Ground coverClimate Temperate
Blue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — low-growing conifer with silvery-blue foliage
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 zonesBlue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — The Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' is a durableBlue Chip Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue Chip') — Its dense mat is tolerant of poor soils and is low maintenanceBlue 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

Type
Ground cover
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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