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Juniperus Chinensis 'Blue Alps'
Common Name: Juniper Blue Alps
Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Alps’ — commonly called Blue Alps juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its striking silvery blue-green foliage and strong upright habit with slightly arching branch tips. The foliage is dense and coarse-textured, giving it a bold evergreen presence, while its broad vase-like form makes it useful as a specimen, screen, or accent shrub. Type: Evergreen shrub Mature Size: Width: 5–8 ft Height: 6–9 ft USDA Zones: 4a–8b Form: Upright, broad vase-shaped, arching Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average garden soils Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for screening, evergreen accents, mixed conifer borders, and foundation plantings. Its blue foliage provides strong contrast against darker green shrubs and flowering plants. Care: Plant in full sun for best foliage color and dense growth. Avoid poorly drained soils. Minimal pruning is needed; shape lightly in early spring if desired.
| Plant Type: | Evergreen Shrub |
| Width: | 5-8' |
| Height: | 6-9' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Zone: | 4 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bark Type: | Exfoliating |
| Landscape/Use: | Privacy Screen, Specimen, Mass Planting, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Vase Shaped, Broad Upright, Arching |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Moist well-drained, Average |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |