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Blue Chip Juniper
Blue Chip Juniper
$29.25
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Quantity
205 in stock
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.
Why buy hydrangeas and shrubs in the fall
- Roots grow into November in warm soil
- Far less watering than a summer planting
- Fuller growth and stronger bloom next summer
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31022
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