Even squamata refers to the scaly bark typical of the species.
Blue carpet juniper in container.
Although blue rug juniper won t grow more than 4 to 6 inches tall a single plant can span a width of 8 to 10 feet.
The features of blue rug juniper.
Blue points to the color of the sharp overlapping densely arranged needles.
Blue carpet juniper juniperus squamata blue carpet almost says it all.
Spreading growth habit stays low to the ground and is easy to care for.
It will grow a little more slowly typically grows to be 4 6 inches tall and spreading to 5 7 feet.
Blue rug juniper is a drought tolerant nearly indestructible evergreen that will grow in almost any well drained soil making.
Blue point juniper trees in containers benefit from the addition of 1 to 3 inches of leaf or bark mulch.
These plants have attractive green or blue green needles and produce blue berries in winter that will certainly keep your winter garden varied.
Do not pile the mulch up on the tree trunk because it can encourage rot on the trunk.
And of course there are juniper trees which can easily be installed in your container garden.
Native to north america this blue rug noted for its excellent prostrate dense form.
Blue rug juniper accent shrub is ideal as groundcover on hills for erosion control or cascading over retaining walls.
Thrives in areas that receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day and is heat tolerant for planting in warmer climates.
Carpet acknowledges the plant s low spreading form and might suggest its adaptable nature it tolerates dry soils.