Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'
Blue Chip
Description
Reaching a size of 1' by 8', the outstanding foliage of this plant grows as a silver blue mounding ground cover.
Plant Type
Conifer, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.