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Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'

Blue Point Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’ — commonly called Blue Point juniper — is a dense evergreen shrub known for its rich blue-green foliage and naturally symmetrical pyramidal habit. The finely textured foliage holds its color year-round, and the strong upright form makes it a dependable evergreen for formal structure, screening, and vertical accents in the landscape.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 10–12 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–9b

Form: Upright, pyramidal

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average garden soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for screening, foundation corners, formal plantings, and evergreen accents. Its naturally uniform shape often requires little pruning.

Care: Plant in full sun for best density and foliage color. Avoid wet soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly in early spring if shaping is desired.

Plant type
Evergreen Tree
Height
10-12'
Width
4-6'
Hardiness zones
4–9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Does not flower, Spring
Leaf color
Teal
Soil
Average, Dry Area, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape use
Accent Plant, Corner Accent, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen
Shape
Pyramidal, Upright
Bark
Exfoliating
Fruit
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Salt tolerant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No