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Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Forest'
Blue Forest Juniper
The Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Forest', or Blue Forest Juniper, is a low-growing, evergreen shrub prized for its soft, feathery blue-green foliage with a unique forest-like texture. Growing to just 15 to 30 cm tall and spreading up to 1 to 1.5 metres, it forms a dense, ground-hugging carpet that provides excellent coverage for erosion control, rock gardens, and borders.
This hardy, drought-tolerant plant thrives in sunny locations and adds year-round colour and structure to landscapes, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens.
Specifications
- Height0.15 to 0.3 metres
- Width1 to 1.5 metres
- Native toNorth America
- FoliageSoft, blue-green needles; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; tolerates poor soils
- LightFull sun
- WaterLow; highly drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate and cold regions
Additional Features
- UsesIdeal for groundcover, erosion control, rockeries, borders, and mass planting
- SpacingPlant 1 metre apart for dense coverage or individual clumps
- Low MaintenanceRequires little care; pruning rarely needed except to manage spread
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and deer-resistant
- Drought TolerancePerfect for water-wise and xeriscape gardens
- Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage offers year-round interest and texture
- VersatilitySuitable for modern, cottage, and naturalised landscapes
The Blue Forest Juniper is a versatile and reliable plant, perfect for creating elegant, low-maintenance groundcover with its beautiful blue-green foliage and tough nature.
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Prepared 24 August 2026