{"product_id":"blue-star-juniper-live-plant-juniperus-squamata-blue-star-large-quart-potted-evergreen-shrub-dwarf-blue-juniper-for-bonsai-rock-garden","title":"Blue Star Juniper Live Plant, Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star', Large Quart Potted Evergreen Shrub, Dwarf Blue Juniper for Bonsai, Rock Garden","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Star Juniper – Large Quart Potted Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring year-round color and easy-care structure to your landscape with Blue Star Juniper (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuniperus squamata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e '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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuniperus squamata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Blue Star'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Star Juniper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large quart pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slow-growing, compact, spreading evergreen shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense, blue-tinged, star-like needles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1–3 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth direction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spreads sideways more than it grows upward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-drained soil; does not tolerate wet conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape and Bonsai Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Star Juniper offers attractive color and texture in a variety of garden settings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonsai starter plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRock gardens and alpine-style landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatio and container gardening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow planting areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscape edging and ground-cover groupings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-maintenance evergreen landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts naturally spreading branches create a cascading appearance that can be especially appealing in bonsai arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Star Juniper grows in a range of soil types, from slightly acidic to alkaline, with a preferred pH range of 5.0–8.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse well-drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid wet or waterlogged planting locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow room for its spreading growth habit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor container planting, we recommend our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotting Soil Mix for Plants That Require Well-Drained Soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, available in a separate listing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Sizes Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for a smaller plant? 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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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease message us before placing your order if you have questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScenic Hill Farm is a licensed Oregon nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67489685438705,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ETSYBETRI_41_3f8160c3-f58e-495c-a491-7500a572102b.jpg?v=1794345533","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/blue-star-juniper-live-plant-juniperus-squamata-blue-star-large-quart-potted-evergreen-shrub-dwarf-blue-juniper-for-bonsai-rock-garden","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}