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