Flaky juniper 'Blue Star'

Growth Rate: Slow
Pruning: Little Pruning Required
Fertilization: Early Spring

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Blue Star is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Try to ensure a gap of at least 3.90 feet (1.20 metres) when sowing to prevent overcrowding your seedlings.

1. Dig hole 2 times width the pot
2. Pick up by root ball and place in hole even with ground level
3. Backfill with Tree & Shrub Garden Soil to ground level and tamp
4. Apply Continuous Release Fertilizer as directed
5. Form water basin. Water with Root Stimulator as directed
6. Add 3" layer of mulch around base
7. Water once per week (in lieu of rain) for the first year

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Blue Star is a very hardy plant.

The wood of this variety is used for aromatic incense.

Juniperus squamata Blue Star