Blue Star Juniper – Large Quart Potted Evergreen Shrub

Bring year-round color and easy-care structure to your landscape with Blue Star Juniper (Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'). This slow-growing dwarf evergreen is known for its distinctive blue-tinged, star-like foliage and dense branches that form a compact, spreading mound.

Blue Star Juniper is a versatile choice for rock gardens, patio containers, landscape edging, and bonsai projects. Its naturally cascading growth habit can also make it an interesting starter plant for bonsai enthusiasts.

Plant Features

• Botanical name: Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'

• Common name: Blue Star Juniper

• Container: Large quart pot

• Growth habit: Slow-growing, compact, spreading evergreen shrub

• Foliage: Dense, blue-tinged, star-like needles

• Mature height: Approximately 1–3 feet

• Growth direction: Spreads sideways more than it grows upward

• USDA Zones: 4–8

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil pH: 5.0–8.0

• Soil requirements: Well-drained soil; does not tolerate wet conditions

• Deer resistance: Deer resistant

Landscape and Bonsai Uses

Blue Star Juniper offers attractive color and texture in a variety of garden settings:

• Bonsai starter plant

• Rock gardens and alpine-style landscapes

• Patio and container gardening

• Narrow planting areas

• Landscape edging and ground-cover groupings

• Low-maintenance evergreen landscapes

Its naturally spreading branches create a cascading appearance that can be especially appealing in bonsai arrangements.

Growing and Care

Blue Star Juniper grows in a range of soil types, from slightly acidic to alkaline, with a preferred pH range of 5.0–8.0.

For best results:

• Plant in full sun.

• Use well-drained soil.

• Avoid wet or waterlogged planting locations.

• Allow room for its spreading growth habit.

For container planting, we recommend our Potting Soil Mix for Plants That Require Well-Drained Soil, available in a separate listing.

Other Sizes Available

Looking for a smaller plant? Blue Star Juniper starter trees are also available in another listing.

Shipping Information

Plants ship via UPS. Free shipping is available to most locations.

We cannot ship larger boxes or ship to Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, or locations considered remote without an additional freight surcharge.

We monitor temperatures before shipping. If temperatures are above 89°F or below 20°F, we will hold your order until conditions improve.

Plant Quality and Arrival

Every plant is inspected for quality before shipment. Shipping damage is uncommon, but please contact us promptly if your plant arrives damaged. Take photos of the package and plant so we can help resolve the issue.

Please message us before placing your order if you have questions.

Scenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.