Blue Chip Creeping Juniper
Blue chip juniper is a low-growing evergreen shrub, making it very suitable as a groundcover. The scales are a steel-blue color in the summer. In winter, they take on a purplish tinge.
Blue chip juniper is valued for its adaptability to sandy and rocky soils as well as hot, dry locations. Because of these qualities, it is often used as a groundcover or to retain slopes.
It can be wonderful addition to home landscapes in the Colorado Springs area but should not be planted in areas at risk for wildfire.
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Blue Chip Creeping Juniper
Blue chip juniper is a low-growing evergreen shrub, making it very suitable as a groundcover. The scales are a steel-blue color in the summer. In winter, they take on a purplish tinge.
Blue chip juniper is valued for its adaptability to sandy and rocky soils as well as hot, dry locations. Because of these qualities, it is often used as a groundcover or to retain slopes.
It can be wonderful addition to home landscapes in the Colorado Springs area but should not be planted in areas at risk for wildfire.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'
Pronunciation
jew-NIP-er-us hor-ih-zon-TAL-is
Mature Height
10 to 12 in.
Mature Spread
6 to 8 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
negligible
Bloom time
inconspicuous
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to North America
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
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