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Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'
Choose Blue Chip Juniper for dry banks or open beds where you want flat evergreen coverage; the tradeoff is that it spreads wide and will not give height, flowers, or privacy.
Buy This If
You need flat evergreen coverage.
The site runs dry between rains.
Deer browse is a concern.
Skip This If
You need a hedge or screen.
Soil stays wet after storms.
You want showy flowers.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B
It gives clean blue evergreen coverage, but the effect is broad and low rather than upright or flower-focused.
Growth Rate
B
It spreads at a moderate pace, so expect steady coverage rather than an instant carpet.
Maintenance
A-
Once rooted in well-drained soil, it needs little pruning beyond keeping edges where you want them.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe.
Small Space Fit
C-
It stays very low, but the spreading habit can outgrow narrow beds if you do not plan for width.
Screening Value
F
This is a groundcover, not a plant for privacy or blocking views.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Blue Chip Juniper for dry slopes, wall tops, and open beds where mulch keeps moving. Give it room sideways and avoid low spots that stay wet.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
0.75 ft
Mature Width
9 ft
Hardiness Zones
2b-7a
Spacing
9 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Dry to average
Growth Habit
Upright, dense, compact
Customers Usually Ask
Will it help with erosion?
Yes, once rooted, especially on dry slopes; protect bare soil while it fills in.
Does it need pruning?
Only light edge trimming if it spreads beyond its assigned space.
Will it keep its color in winter?
It stays evergreen, with blue foliage often taking on a purplish winter cast.
Privacy & Screening: Many varieties grow dense and full, making them ideal for natural hedges and property boundaries.
Seasonal Color & Texture: From evergreen foliage to flowering varieties, shrubs provide visual interest in every season.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
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