Blue Point Juniper – 15 Gallon

Blue Point Juniper – 15 Gallon

Beautiful blue-green color with timeless Southern structure.

Create a welcoming landscape with our 15-Gallon Blue Point Juniper. Its dense, blue-green foliage and naturally upright, pyramidal shape bring year-round beauty to garden entrances, sunny borders, and thoughtfully placed privacy plantings.

Use a pair to frame a garden view or plant one as an evergreen focal point among flowering shrubs. At Wright’s Market, we love lasting greenery that makes a home feel beautifully cared for through every season.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’

• Container Size: 15-gallon nursery container

• Growth Habit: Dense, upright evergreen with a natural pyramidal form

• Mature Size: Commonly reaches approximately 10–12 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide; size varies with age and growing conditions.

• Foliage: Blue-green, needle-like and scale-like foliage

• Light Requirements: Full sun—at least 6 hours daily

• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9

• Bloom Time: No showy flowers; grown for year-round foliage and form

• Water Needs: Regular watering during establishment; tolerates periods of drought once established

Plant History & Garden Charm

Blue Point is a cultivar of Chinese juniper, a species native to eastern Asia and long appreciated in ornamental landscapes. Its balanced silhouette adds structure to traditional Southern gardens, while its cool foliage color complements relaxed cottage-style plantings.

How to Care for Your Blue Point Juniper

Sunlight: Plant outdoors in full sun with good air circulation. Plenty of light encourages dense foliage and helps preserve its attractive shape.

Watering: Water deeply after planting and regularly while roots become established. Check moisture in both the original root ball and surrounding soil; allow the upper soil to begin drying between waterings. Avoid standing water and consistently soggy roots.

Soil & Drainage: Choose well-drained garden soil. Avoid low spots that collect water, and plant with the root flare at or slightly above the surrounding soil level.

Pruning: Little pruning is needed to maintain its natural pyramidal form. Lightly trim wayward green growth in spring or early summer if necessary. Avoid cutting into bare, older wood, which generally does not fill back in readily.

Fertilizing: If needed, apply a slow-release fertilizer labeled for evergreen shrubs in spring, following package directions. Avoid excessive feeding.

Mulching: Apply a light layer of mulch around the root zone, keeping it several inches away from the trunk.

Spacing: Plan for its mature width of approximately 6–8 feet. Leave adequate room between plants, buildings, and walkways to support healthy growth and airflow.

Pet Safety & Handling

Blue Point Juniper should not be considered confirmed pet-safe. Junipers other than common juniper are listed as potentially harmful if eaten and may cause skin irritation. Information specific to Blue Point exposure in cats and dogs is limited.

Keep pets from chewing foliage, stems, or berry-like cones, and remove pruning clippings promptly. If your pet ingests the plant or develops symptoms, contact your veterinarian. Wear gloves when pruning if you have sensitive skin.

Beautiful Garden Companions

Pair with dwarf abelia, drift roses, salvia, or ornamental grasses in sunny, well-drained beds. White snapdragons add charming cool-season color against its blue-green foliage. Allow each plant room to reach its mature size.

Each plant is naturally unique. Height, width, and fullness will vary. The 15-gallon designation refers to the nursery container size, not the plant’s height.

Lasting beauty and a heartfelt welcome—from Wright’s Market.