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Blue Chip juniper

Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

Ground coverHolding a slope

EvergreenTakes a dry spellHolds a bank together

Blue Chip juniper
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeGround cover
FamilyCupressaceae
Size when mature0.3 m tall, 1.5 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureDry, Medium
Soilsand, loam, chalk
Soil pH6 to 8
Hardy to-35 degrees
FlowersApril
For pollinatorsLittle
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
Growthcat.growth.moderate
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach
Worth knowingA known allergen for some people

Safety

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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