Blue Point Juniper
Regular price
$395.00
Size
Blue Point Juniper
The Perfect Privacy Screen That Stays Beautiful Year-Round
Blue Point Juniper creates a tall, elegant privacy screen with glowing blue green foliage, dense branching, and a naturally pyramidal shape-giving your landscape year round interest without constant pruning or maintenance headaches.
Why You’ll Love It
-
Creates dependable privacy – The Blue Point Juniper is an excellent choice for privacy and screening due to its dense branching structure, which provides effective coverage and seclusion in landscapes.
-
Stays colorful in every season – This juniper variety is prized for its vibrant blue-green foliage, which provides a stunning contrast to traditional green shrubs and adds year-round interest to landscapes.
-
Keeps its shape naturally – The Blue Point Juniper’s natural pyramidal shape and dense foliage make it ideal for creating tall, elegant screens or hedges, enhancing privacy in outdoor spaces.
-
Saves water once established – After its first growing season, the root system of the Blue Point Juniper becomes highly efficient, enabling it to flourish in hot, dry environments.
-
Built for long-term reliability – Blue Point Juniper is adaptable to USDA Zones 4a to 9b, making it suitable for a wide range of climates, and it thrives best in full sun conditions.
Mature Blue Point Junipers can reach heights of approximately 12 feet and widths of about 8 feet, making them substantial enough to serve as a dramatic focal point or privacy screen in gardens. Once established, Blue Point Junipers are drought-tolerant and require very little maintenance, making them a reliable choice for gardens.
What Makes It Different
Most evergreen privacy screens either stay green without much visual impact, grow too loosely for real coverage, or require frequent shaping to look clean, which is why many homeowners compare different evergreen trees for privacybefore choosing a screen.
Blue Point Juniper offers:
-
Densely branched from base to tip – The Blue Point Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’) is a densely branched, broad pyramidal evergreen that typically reaches a height of 12 feet and a width of 8 feet at maturity.
-
Superior blue green color – Its icy-blue to blue green foliage stands out against traditional green shrubs, stone, stucco, wood, and garden beds.
-
Naturally formal without constant clipping – The natural form grows into a pyramidal form that looks refined with little help, making it easier to create privacy screens, tall screens, a hedge, or a border when compared with classic English Laurel hedge planting.
-
Useful beyond privacy – The Blue Point Juniper is often used to frame entryways and add visual interest in garden beds due to its distinctive icy-blue coloration, and it pairs well with structured plants like Green Gem Boxwood cubes in formal designs.
-
Tough in real landscapes – The Blue Point Juniper is highly resistant to deer and drought and is effective in urban environments due to its resistance to pollution and smog, similar to other durable screening shrubs such as John Edwards Italian Buckthorn.
It may also produce small blue-green berry-like cones in late season, often called powder blue berries, and the shrub provides reliable winter shelter for local birds. The needle like foliage is slightly textured, evergreen, and prized for holding color through summer, winter, and the cutting winter cold of suitable zones.
How To Grow Blue Point Juniper In Your Garden
-
Plant it in the right spot
Choose a full sun location with well-drained soil. Blue Point Junipers prefer full sun for optimal growth and vibrant foliage color, and they adapt to many soil types as long as drainage is strong, much like a Fern Pine hedgeused for evergreen screening. -
Water deeply while roots establish
During the first growing season, water Blue Point Junipers when the top 2 inches of soil are dry to ensure healthy growth. This simple sun water routine helps the root system settle into the ground, just as it does for other drought-tolerant hedging evergreens like Carolina Cherry Laurel. -
Let the natural shape do the work
Once growth begins and new growth fills in, the tree develops its naturally pyramidal shape with dense foliage and dense branching. It grows about 6 to 12 inches in height per year, with a slow to moderate growth rate, comparable to a Fern Pine tree trained as a living screen. -
Maintain only as needed
Once established, it rarely requires fertilizer and can maintain health with little to no additional nutrients. If your soil is poor, a slow release fertilizer may be used lightly during the growing season, but overfeeding is usually unnecessary.
Blue Point Juniper thrives in well-drained soil and cannot tolerate standing water or soggy roots, which can lead to root rot. Pruning is optional, but it can be shaped into formal forms if desired; if pruned, the best times are late winter or early summer.
Plant Details
-
Botanical name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’
-
Common name: Blue Point Juniper, Blue Point Juniper tree, point juniper
-
Plant type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
-
Mature size: Mature Blue Point Junipers can reach heights of approximately 12 feet and widths of about 8 feet
-
Growth rate: 6 to 12 inches per year; slow to moderate growth
-
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4a to 9b
-
Light requirements: Full sun preferred for best color, form, and healthy plants
-
Soil needs: Well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types but not soggy ground
-
Water needs: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry during establishment; low water needs once established
-
Foliage: Evergreen blue green foliage with an icy, glowing blue green appearance
-
Special features: Powder blue berries, berry-like cones in late season, dense branching, pyramidal form, winter shelter for birds
-
Resistance: Deer resistant, drought-tolerant, pollution-resistant, smog-resistant, and commonly chosen as rabbit resistant in many landscapes
-
Best uses: Privacy screens, tall screens, hedge planting, entryway framing, foundation planting, erosion control, border structure, and garden focal points, similar to versatile hedging shrubs like Brush Cherry privacy hedges
Who It’s For
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners who want natural privacy without installing an ugly fence
-
Gardeners looking for low-maintenance evergreen beauty
-
Landscape designers creating year round interest and structure often mix Blue Point with other privacy trees sourced from a specialized nursery for evergreen and privacy trees
-
Property owners who need wind protection, visual screening, or noise-softening plants
-
Anyone who wants a tall, hardy, blue green evergreen for a front door, driveway, patio, or garden border, or who likes pairing structural evergreens with architectural succulents such as Blue Glow Agave
If you want to create privacy screens with healthy, adaptable shrubs that stay attractive through spring, summer, and winter, Blue Point is a strong choice. It is also useful around slopes and open areas where erosion control, structure, and durable foliage matter.
Unlike annuals that need replacing after a bloom cycle, this juniper keeps working season after season. With the right sun, soil, and watering frequency during establishment, it becomes a dependable landscape plant you do not have to wait years to appreciate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Blue Point Juniper grow?
Blue Point Juniper grows about 6 to 12 inches in height per year, with a slow to moderate growth rate. Growth is strongest when the plant receives full sun, well-drained soil, and consistent watering during the first growing season.
Does it need regular pruning?
No. Its natural pyramidal shape usually stays clean without regular pruning. Pruning is optional, but it can be shaped into formal forms if desired; if pruned, the best times are late winter or early summer.
Will it survive California droughts?
Yes, once established. After its first growing season, the root system of the Blue Point Juniper becomes highly efficient, enabling it to flourish in hot, dry environments. Once established, Blue Point Junipers are drought-tolerant and require very little maintenance, making them a reliable choice for gardens.
Can it be used as a hedge?
Yes. The Blue Point Juniper’s natural pyramidal shape and dense foliage make it ideal for creating tall, elegant screens or hedges, enhancing privacy in outdoor spaces. Plant spacing depends on the finished width you want and how quickly you want the hedge to fill in.
Does it need fertilizer?
Once established, it rarely requires fertilizer and can maintain health with little to no additional nutrients. If needed, apply a balanced slow release fertilizer lightly in spring, especially if soil quality is poor.
What soil does it need?
It thrives in well-drained soil and cannot tolerate standing water or soggy roots, which can lead to root rot. Avoid low, wet planting areas and make sure irrigation does not keep the root zone constantly saturated.
What’s included with my plant order?
Your order includes a carefully selected Blue Point Juniper from available nursery stock, inspected for quality and prepared so it can be shipped or delivered in healthy condition. Plant size and delivery details are shown at purchase.
Do you offer planting services?
Planting service options may be available depending on your location and order details. Visit our store or request a consultation before purchase to confirm availability, scheduling, and recommended spacing.
Ready to Create Your Perfect Privacy Screen?
Choose Blue Point Juniper for lasting privacy, glowing blue green foliage, a naturally pyramidal shape, and durable performance in full sun landscapes.
Blue Point Juniper
The Perfect Privacy Screen That Stays Beautiful Year-Round
Blue Point Juniper creates a tall, elegant privacy screen with glowing blue green foliage, dense branching, and a naturally pyramidal shape-giving your landscape year round interest without constant pruning or maintenance headaches.
Why You’ll Love It
-
Creates dependable privacy – The Blue Point Juniper is an excellent choice for privacy and screening due to its dense branching structure, which provides effective coverage and seclusion in landscapes.
-
Stays colorful in every season – This juniper variety is prized for its vibrant blue-green foliage, which provides a stunning contrast to traditional green shrubs and adds year-round interest to landscapes.
-
Keeps its shape naturally – The Blue Point Juniper’s natural pyramidal shape and dense foliage make it ideal for creating tall, elegant screens or hedges, enhancing privacy in outdoor spaces.
-
Saves water once established – After its first growing season, the root system of the Blue Point Juniper becomes highly efficient, enabling it to flourish in hot, dry environments.
-
Built for long-term reliability – Blue Point Juniper is adaptable to USDA Zones 4a to 9b, making it suitable for a wide range of climates, and it thrives best in full sun conditions.
Mature Blue Point Junipers can reach heights of approximately 12 feet and widths of about 8 feet, making them substantial enough to serve as a dramatic focal point or privacy screen in gardens. Once established, Blue Point Junipers are drought-tolerant and require very little maintenance, making them a reliable choice for gardens.
What Makes It Different
Most evergreen privacy screens either stay green without much visual impact, grow too loosely for real coverage, or require frequent shaping to look clean, which is why many homeowners compare different evergreen trees for privacybefore choosing a screen.
Blue Point Juniper offers:
-
Densely branched from base to tip – The Blue Point Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’) is a densely branched, broad pyramidal evergreen that typically reaches a height of 12 feet and a width of 8 feet at maturity.
-
Superior blue green color – Its icy-blue to blue green foliage stands out against traditional green shrubs, stone, stucco, wood, and garden beds.
-
Naturally formal without constant clipping – The natural form grows into a pyramidal form that looks refined with little help, making it easier to create privacy screens, tall screens, a hedge, or a border when compared with classic English Laurel hedge planting.
-
Useful beyond privacy – The Blue Point Juniper is often used to frame entryways and add visual interest in garden beds due to its distinctive icy-blue coloration, and it pairs well with structured plants like Green Gem Boxwood cubes in formal designs.
-
Tough in real landscapes – The Blue Point Juniper is highly resistant to deer and drought and is effective in urban environments due to its resistance to pollution and smog, similar to other durable screening shrubs such as John Edwards Italian Buckthorn.
It may also produce small blue-green berry-like cones in late season, often called powder blue berries, and the shrub provides reliable winter shelter for local birds. The needle like foliage is slightly textured, evergreen, and prized for holding color through summer, winter, and the cutting winter cold of suitable zones.
How To Grow Blue Point Juniper In Your Garden
-
Plant it in the right spot
Choose a full sun location with well-drained soil. Blue Point Junipers prefer full sun for optimal growth and vibrant foliage color, and they adapt to many soil types as long as drainage is strong, much like a Fern Pine hedgeused for evergreen screening. -
Water deeply while roots establish
During the first growing season, water Blue Point Junipers when the top 2 inches of soil are dry to ensure healthy growth. This simple sun water routine helps the root system settle into the ground, just as it does for other drought-tolerant hedging evergreens like Carolina Cherry Laurel. -
Let the natural shape do the work
Once growth begins and new growth fills in, the tree develops its naturally pyramidal shape with dense foliage and dense branching. It grows about 6 to 12 inches in height per year, with a slow to moderate growth rate, comparable to a Fern Pine tree trained as a living screen. -
Maintain only as needed
Once established, it rarely requires fertilizer and can maintain health with little to no additional nutrients. If your soil is poor, a slow release fertilizer may be used lightly during the growing season, but overfeeding is usually unnecessary.
Blue Point Juniper thrives in well-drained soil and cannot tolerate standing water or soggy roots, which can lead to root rot. Pruning is optional, but it can be shaped into formal forms if desired; if pruned, the best times are late winter or early summer.
Plant Details
-
Botanical name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’
-
Common name: Blue Point Juniper, Blue Point Juniper tree, point juniper
-
Plant type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
-
Mature size: Mature Blue Point Junipers can reach heights of approximately 12 feet and widths of about 8 feet
-
Growth rate: 6 to 12 inches per year; slow to moderate growth
-
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4a to 9b
-
Light requirements: Full sun preferred for best color, form, and healthy plants
-
Soil needs: Well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types but not soggy ground
-
Water needs: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry during establishment; low water needs once established
-
Foliage: Evergreen blue green foliage with an icy, glowing blue green appearance
-
Special features: Powder blue berries, berry-like cones in late season, dense branching, pyramidal form, winter shelter for birds
-
Resistance: Deer resistant, drought-tolerant, pollution-resistant, smog-resistant, and commonly chosen as rabbit resistant in many landscapes
-
Best uses: Privacy screens, tall screens, hedge planting, entryway framing, foundation planting, erosion control, border structure, and garden focal points, similar to versatile hedging shrubs like Brush Cherry privacy hedges
Who It’s For
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners who want natural privacy without installing an ugly fence
-
Gardeners looking for low-maintenance evergreen beauty
-
Landscape designers creating year round interest and structure often mix Blue Point with other privacy trees sourced from a specialized nursery for evergreen and privacy trees
-
Property owners who need wind protection, visual screening, or noise-softening plants
-
Anyone who wants a tall, hardy, blue green evergreen for a front door, driveway, patio, or garden border, or who likes pairing structural evergreens with architectural succulents such as Blue Glow Agave
If you want to create privacy screens with healthy, adaptable shrubs that stay attractive through spring, summer, and winter, Blue Point is a strong choice. It is also useful around slopes and open areas where erosion control, structure, and durable foliage matter.
Unlike annuals that need replacing after a bloom cycle, this juniper keeps working season after season. With the right sun, soil, and watering frequency during establishment, it becomes a dependable landscape plant you do not have to wait years to appreciate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Blue Point Juniper grow?
Blue Point Juniper grows about 6 to 12 inches in height per year, with a slow to moderate growth rate. Growth is strongest when the plant receives full sun, well-drained soil, and consistent watering during the first growing season.
Does it need regular pruning?
No. Its natural pyramidal shape usually stays clean without regular pruning. Pruning is optional, but it can be shaped into formal forms if desired; if pruned, the best times are late winter or early summer.
Will it survive California droughts?
Yes, once established. After its first growing season, the root system of the Blue Point Juniper becomes highly efficient, enabling it to flourish in hot, dry environments. Once established, Blue Point Junipers are drought-tolerant and require very little maintenance, making them a reliable choice for gardens.
Can it be used as a hedge?
Yes. The Blue Point Juniper’s natural pyramidal shape and dense foliage make it ideal for creating tall, elegant screens or hedges, enhancing privacy in outdoor spaces. Plant spacing depends on the finished width you want and how quickly you want the hedge to fill in.
Does it need fertilizer?
Once established, it rarely requires fertilizer and can maintain health with little to no additional nutrients. If needed, apply a balanced slow release fertilizer lightly in spring, especially if soil quality is poor.
What soil does it need?
It thrives in well-drained soil and cannot tolerate standing water or soggy roots, which can lead to root rot. Avoid low, wet planting areas and make sure irrigation does not keep the root zone constantly saturated.
What’s included with my plant order?
Your order includes a carefully selected Blue Point Juniper from available nursery stock, inspected for quality and prepared so it can be shipped or delivered in healthy condition. Plant size and delivery details are shown at purchase.
Do you offer planting services?
Planting service options may be available depending on your location and order details. Visit our store or request a consultation before purchase to confirm availability, scheduling, and recommended spacing.
Ready to Create Your Perfect Privacy Screen?
Choose Blue Point Juniper for lasting privacy, glowing blue green foliage, a naturally pyramidal shape, and durable performance in full sun landscapes.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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Blue Point Juniper
Regular price
$395.00
Size
Blue Point Juniper
The Perfect Privacy Screen That Stays Beautiful Year-Round
Blue Point Juniper creates a tall, elegant privacy screen with glowing blue green foliage, dense branching, and a naturally pyramidal shape-giving your landscape year round interest without constant pruning or maintenance headaches.
Why You’ll Love It
-
Creates dependable privacy – The Blue Point Juniper is an excellent choice for privacy and screening due to its dense branching structure, which provides effective coverage and seclusion in landscapes.
-
Stays colorful in every season – This juniper variety is prized for its vibrant blue-green foliage, which provides a stunning contrast to traditional green shrubs and adds year-round interest to landscapes.
-
Keeps its shape naturally – The Blue Point Juniper’s natural pyramidal shape and dense foliage make it ideal for creating tall, elegant screens or hedges, enhancing privacy in outdoor spaces.
-
Saves water once established – After its first growing season, the root system of the Blue Point Juniper becomes highly efficient, enabling it to flourish in hot, dry environments.
-
Built for long-term reliability – Blue Point Juniper is adaptable to USDA Zones 4a to 9b, making it suitable for a wide range of climates, and it thrives best in full sun conditions.
Mature Blue Point Junipers can reach heights of approximately 12 feet and widths of about 8 feet, making them substantial enough to serve as a dramatic focal point or privacy screen in gardens. Once established, Blue Point Junipers are drought-tolerant and require very little maintenance, making them a reliable choice for gardens.
What Makes It Different
Most evergreen privacy screens either stay green without much visual impact, grow too loosely for real coverage, or require frequent shaping to look clean, which is why many homeowners compare different evergreen trees for privacybefore choosing a screen.
Blue Point Juniper offers:
-
Densely branched from base to tip – The Blue Point Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’) is a densely branched, broad pyramidal evergreen that typically reaches a height of 12 feet and a width of 8 feet at maturity.
-
Superior blue green color – Its icy-blue to blue green foliage stands out against traditional green shrubs, stone, stucco, wood, and garden beds.
-
Naturally formal without constant clipping – The natural form grows into a pyramidal form that looks refined with little help, making it easier to create privacy screens, tall screens, a hedge, or a border when compared with classic English Laurel hedge planting.
-
Useful beyond privacy – The Blue Point Juniper is often used to frame entryways and add visual interest in garden beds due to its distinctive icy-blue coloration, and it pairs well with structured plants like Green Gem Boxwood cubes in formal designs.
-
Tough in real landscapes – The Blue Point Juniper is highly resistant to deer and drought and is effective in urban environments due to its resistance to pollution and smog, similar to other durable screening shrubs such as John Edwards Italian Buckthorn.
It may also produce small blue-green berry-like cones in late season, often called powder blue berries, and the shrub provides reliable winter shelter for local birds. The needle like foliage is slightly textured, evergreen, and prized for holding color through summer, winter, and the cutting winter cold of suitable zones.
How To Grow Blue Point Juniper In Your Garden
-
Plant it in the right spot
Choose a full sun location with well-drained soil. Blue Point Junipers prefer full sun for optimal growth and vibrant foliage color, and they adapt to many soil types as long as drainage is strong, much like a Fern Pine hedgeused for evergreen screening. -
Water deeply while roots establish
During the first growing season, water Blue Point Junipers when the top 2 inches of soil are dry to ensure healthy growth. This simple sun water routine helps the root system settle into the ground, just as it does for other drought-tolerant hedging evergreens like Carolina Cherry Laurel. -
Let the natural shape do the work
Once growth begins and new growth fills in, the tree develops its naturally pyramidal shape with dense foliage and dense branching. It grows about 6 to 12 inches in height per year, with a slow to moderate growth rate, comparable to a Fern Pine tree trained as a living screen. -
Maintain only as needed
Once established, it rarely requires fertilizer and can maintain health with little to no additional nutrients. If your soil is poor, a slow release fertilizer may be used lightly during the growing season, but overfeeding is usually unnecessary.
Blue Point Juniper thrives in well-drained soil and cannot tolerate standing water or soggy roots, which can lead to root rot. Pruning is optional, but it can be shaped into formal forms if desired; if pruned, the best times are late winter or early summer.
Plant Details
-
Botanical name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’
-
Common name: Blue Point Juniper, Blue Point Juniper tree, point juniper
-
Plant type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
-
Mature size: Mature Blue Point Junipers can reach heights of approximately 12 feet and widths of about 8 feet
-
Growth rate: 6 to 12 inches per year; slow to moderate growth
-
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4a to 9b
-
Light requirements: Full sun preferred for best color, form, and healthy plants
-
Soil needs: Well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types but not soggy ground
-
Water needs: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry during establishment; low water needs once established
-
Foliage: Evergreen blue green foliage with an icy, glowing blue green appearance
-
Special features: Powder blue berries, berry-like cones in late season, dense branching, pyramidal form, winter shelter for birds
-
Resistance: Deer resistant, drought-tolerant, pollution-resistant, smog-resistant, and commonly chosen as rabbit resistant in many landscapes
-
Best uses: Privacy screens, tall screens, hedge planting, entryway framing, foundation planting, erosion control, border structure, and garden focal points, similar to versatile hedging shrubs like Brush Cherry privacy hedges
Who It’s For
Ideal for:
-
Homeowners who want natural privacy without installing an ugly fence
-
Gardeners looking for low-maintenance evergreen beauty
-
Landscape designers creating year round interest and structure often mix Blue Point with other privacy trees sourced from a specialized nursery for evergreen and privacy trees
-
Property owners who need wind protection, visual screening, or noise-softening plants
-
Anyone who wants a tall, hardy, blue green evergreen for a front door, driveway, patio, or garden border, or who likes pairing structural evergreens with architectural succulents such as Blue Glow Agave
If you want to create privacy screens with healthy, adaptable shrubs that stay attractive through spring, summer, and winter, Blue Point is a strong choice. It is also useful around slopes and open areas where erosion control, structure, and durable foliage matter.
Unlike annuals that need replacing after a bloom cycle, this juniper keeps working season after season. With the right sun, soil, and watering frequency during establishment, it becomes a dependable landscape plant you do not have to wait years to appreciate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Blue Point Juniper grow?
Blue Point Juniper grows about 6 to 12 inches in height per year, with a slow to moderate growth rate. Growth is strongest when the plant receives full sun, well-drained soil, and consistent watering during the first growing season.
Does it need regular pruning?
No. Its natural pyramidal shape usually stays clean without regular pruning. Pruning is optional, but it can be shaped into formal forms if desired; if pruned, the best times are late winter or early summer.
Will it survive California droughts?
Yes, once established. After its first growing season, the root system of the Blue Point Juniper becomes highly efficient, enabling it to flourish in hot, dry environments. Once established, Blue Point Junipers are drought-tolerant and require very little maintenance, making them a reliable choice for gardens.
Can it be used as a hedge?
Yes. The Blue Point Juniper’s natural pyramidal shape and dense foliage make it ideal for creating tall, elegant screens or hedges, enhancing privacy in outdoor spaces. Plant spacing depends on the finished width you want and how quickly you want the hedge to fill in.
Does it need fertilizer?
Once established, it rarely requires fertilizer and can maintain health with little to no additional nutrients. If needed, apply a balanced slow release fertilizer lightly in spring, especially if soil quality is poor.
What soil does it need?
It thrives in well-drained soil and cannot tolerate standing water or soggy roots, which can lead to root rot. Avoid low, wet planting areas and make sure irrigation does not keep the root zone constantly saturated.
What’s included with my plant order?
Your order includes a carefully selected Blue Point Juniper from available nursery stock, inspected for quality and prepared so it can be shipped or delivered in healthy condition. Plant size and delivery details are shown at purchase.
Do you offer planting services?
Planting service options may be available depending on your location and order details. Visit our store or request a consultation before purchase to confirm availability, scheduling, and recommended spacing.
Ready to Create Your Perfect Privacy Screen?
Choose Blue Point Juniper for lasting privacy, glowing blue green foliage, a naturally pyramidal shape, and durable performance in full sun landscapes.
Blue Point Juniper
The Perfect Privacy Screen That Stays Beautiful Year-Round
Blue Point Juniper creates a tall, elegant privacy screen with glowing blue green foliage, dense branching, and a naturally pyramidal shape-giving your landscape year round interest without constant pruning or maintenance headaches.
Why You’ll Love It
-
Creates dependable privacy – The Blue Point Juniper is an excellent choice for privacy and screening due to its dense branching structure, which provides effective coverage and seclusion in landscapes.
-
Stays colorful in every season – This juniper variety is prized for its vibrant blue-green foliage, which provides a stunning contrast to traditional green shrubs and adds year-round interest to landscapes.
-
Keeps its shape naturally – The Blue Point Juniper’s natural pyramidal shape and dense foliage make it ideal for creating tall, elegant screens or hedges, enhancing privacy in outdoor spaces.
-
Saves water once established – After its first growing season, the root system of the Blue Point Juniper becomes highly efficient, enabling it to flourish in hot, dry environments.
-
Built for long-term reliability – Blue Point Juniper is adaptable to USDA Zones 4a to 9b, making it suitable for a wide range of climates, and it thrives best in full sun conditions.
Mature Blue Point Junipers can reach heights of approximately 12 feet and widths of about 8 feet, making them substantial enough to serve as a dramatic focal point or privacy screen in gardens. Once established, Blue Point Junipers are drought-tolerant and require very little maintenance, making them a reliable choice for gardens.
What Makes It Different
Most evergreen privacy screens either stay green without much visual impact, grow too loosely for real coverage, or require frequent shaping to look clean, which is why many homeowners compare different evergreen trees for privacybefore choosing a screen.
Blue Point Juniper offers:
-
Densely branched from base to tip – The Blue Point Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’) is a densely branched, broad pyramidal evergreen that typically reaches a height of 12 feet and a width of 8 feet at maturity.
-
Superior blue green color – Its icy-blue to blue green foliage stands out against traditional green shrubs, stone, stucco, wood, and garden beds.
-
Naturally formal without constant clipping – The natural form grows into a pyramidal form that looks refined with little help, making it easier to create privacy screens, tall screens, a hedge, or a border when compared with classic English Laurel hedge planting.
-
Useful beyond privacy – The Blue Point Juniper is often used to frame entryways and add visual interest in garden beds due to its distinctive icy-blue coloration, and it pairs well with structured plants like Green Gem Boxwood cubes in formal designs.
-
Tough in real landscapes – The Blue Point Juniper is highly resistant to deer and drought and is effective in urban environments due to its resistance to pollution and smog, similar to other durable screening shrubs such as John Edwards Italian Buckthorn.
It may also produce small blue-green berry-like cones in late season, often called powder blue berries, and the shrub provides reliable winter shelter for local birds. The needle like foliage is slightly textured, evergreen, and prized for holding color through summer, winter, and the cutting winter cold of suitable zones.
How To Grow Blue Point Juniper In Your Garden
-
Plant it in the right spot
Choose a full sun location with well-drained soil. Blue Point Junipers prefer full sun for optimal growth and vibrant foliage color, and they adapt to many soil types as long as drainage is strong, much like a Fern Pine hedgeused for evergreen screening. -
Water deeply while roots establish
During the first growing season, water Blue Point Junipers when the top 2 inches of soil are dry to ensure healthy growth. This simple sun water routine helps the root system settle into the ground, just as it does for other drought-tolerant hedging evergreens like Carolina Cherry Laurel. -
Let the natural shape do the work
Once growth begins and new growth fills in, the tree develops its naturally pyramidal shape with dense foliage and dense branching. It grows about 6 to 12 inches in height per year, with a slow to moderate growth rate, comparable to a Fern Pine tree trained as a living screen. -
Maintain only as needed
Once established, it rarely requires fertilizer and can maintain health with little to no additional nutrients. If your soil is poor, a slow release fertilizer may be used lightly during the growing season, but overfeeding is usually unnecessary.
Blue Point Juniper thrives in well-drained soil and cannot tolerate standing water or soggy roots, which can lead to root rot. Pruning is optional, but it can be shaped into formal forms if desired; if pruned, the best times are late winter or early summer.
Plant Details
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Botanical name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’
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Common name: Blue Point Juniper, Blue Point Juniper tree, point juniper
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Plant type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
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Mature size: Mature Blue Point Junipers can reach heights of approximately 12 feet and widths of about 8 feet
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Growth rate: 6 to 12 inches per year; slow to moderate growth
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Hardiness: USDA Zones 4a to 9b
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Light requirements: Full sun preferred for best color, form, and healthy plants
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Soil needs: Well-draining soil; adaptable to various soil types but not soggy ground
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Water needs: Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry during establishment; low water needs once established
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Foliage: Evergreen blue green foliage with an icy, glowing blue green appearance
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Special features: Powder blue berries, berry-like cones in late season, dense branching, pyramidal form, winter shelter for birds
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Resistance: Deer resistant, drought-tolerant, pollution-resistant, smog-resistant, and commonly chosen as rabbit resistant in many landscapes
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Best uses: Privacy screens, tall screens, hedge planting, entryway framing, foundation planting, erosion control, border structure, and garden focal points, similar to versatile hedging shrubs like Brush Cherry privacy hedges
Who It’s For
Ideal for:
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Homeowners who want natural privacy without installing an ugly fence
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Gardeners looking for low-maintenance evergreen beauty
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Landscape designers creating year round interest and structure often mix Blue Point with other privacy trees sourced from a specialized nursery for evergreen and privacy trees
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Property owners who need wind protection, visual screening, or noise-softening plants
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Anyone who wants a tall, hardy, blue green evergreen for a front door, driveway, patio, or garden border, or who likes pairing structural evergreens with architectural succulents such as Blue Glow Agave
If you want to create privacy screens with healthy, adaptable shrubs that stay attractive through spring, summer, and winter, Blue Point is a strong choice. It is also useful around slopes and open areas where erosion control, structure, and durable foliage matter.
Unlike annuals that need replacing after a bloom cycle, this juniper keeps working season after season. With the right sun, soil, and watering frequency during establishment, it becomes a dependable landscape plant you do not have to wait years to appreciate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Blue Point Juniper grow?
Blue Point Juniper grows about 6 to 12 inches in height per year, with a slow to moderate growth rate. Growth is strongest when the plant receives full sun, well-drained soil, and consistent watering during the first growing season.
Does it need regular pruning?
No. Its natural pyramidal shape usually stays clean without regular pruning. Pruning is optional, but it can be shaped into formal forms if desired; if pruned, the best times are late winter or early summer.
Will it survive California droughts?
Yes, once established. After its first growing season, the root system of the Blue Point Juniper becomes highly efficient, enabling it to flourish in hot, dry environments. Once established, Blue Point Junipers are drought-tolerant and require very little maintenance, making them a reliable choice for gardens.
Can it be used as a hedge?
Yes. The Blue Point Juniper’s natural pyramidal shape and dense foliage make it ideal for creating tall, elegant screens or hedges, enhancing privacy in outdoor spaces. Plant spacing depends on the finished width you want and how quickly you want the hedge to fill in.
Does it need fertilizer?
Once established, it rarely requires fertilizer and can maintain health with little to no additional nutrients. If needed, apply a balanced slow release fertilizer lightly in spring, especially if soil quality is poor.
What soil does it need?
It thrives in well-drained soil and cannot tolerate standing water or soggy roots, which can lead to root rot. Avoid low, wet planting areas and make sure irrigation does not keep the root zone constantly saturated.
What’s included with my plant order?
Your order includes a carefully selected Blue Point Juniper from available nursery stock, inspected for quality and prepared so it can be shipped or delivered in healthy condition. Plant size and delivery details are shown at purchase.
Do you offer planting services?
Planting service options may be available depending on your location and order details. Visit our store or request a consultation before purchase to confirm availability, scheduling, and recommended spacing.
Ready to Create Your Perfect Privacy Screen?
Choose Blue Point Juniper for lasting privacy, glowing blue green foliage, a naturally pyramidal shape, and durable performance in full sun landscapes.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.