Family: Cupressaceae • Pot Ø: 17 cm • Height: 20–25 cm
Small, spherical, and always stylish 🌿
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' is an RHS Award of Garden Merit dwarf juniper with silvery-blue foliage forming dense, rounded mounds. Perfect for small gardens and containers.
Sunny or lightly shaded spot with well-drained soil. Its low habit suits small spaces or minimalist containers.
Plant partners
🌸 Seasonal flowers for colour contrast
🌲 Conifers of differing heights
🌿 Groundcovers for added density
Variety origin
Juniperus squamata is native to mountainous regions of Asia (Afghanistan, Himalayas, China), thriving on cool slopes with cold winters.
The cultivar 'Blue Star' was selected in the Netherlands in 1950 as a sport with unique silvery-blue foliage and a tight, rounded habit—now a beloved conifer worldwide.
1) Soil: Free-draining, even poor or sandy soils.
2) Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established.
3) Light/Temp: Sun or part shade; hardy to -20°C.
🔎 Attribute
Details
🌿 Species/Cultivar
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
🪴 Pot/Size
Ø 17 cm • 20–25 cm tall
☀️ Light
Sun or part shade
💧 Water
Moderate; drought tolerant when established
🌡️ Temperature
Hardy to -20°C
📈 Growth
Slow, compact, rounded
🐾 Toxicity
Suitable for homes with children & pets
💡 Tip: Colour stays brightest in full sun—site it where it gets maximum light.
🤔 Did you know? 'Blue Star' was discovered as a sport in the Netherlands in 1950 and quickly gained global popularity for its distinctive foliage.
Why you’ll love it
⭐ Silvery-blue, metallic look year-round. 🌿 Naturally neat, rounded habit. 🏅 RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Greenleaf geek corner — nerdy facts
🧬 Family Cupressaceae; dwarf juniper with scale-like leaves. 📖 Blue sheen from waxy cuticle reflecting light and reducing water loss. 🌱 Very slow growing—can take decades to reach ~60 cm.
☀️ What light does it need?
Sun or part shade; for the strongest colour choose full sun.
💧 How often do I water?
Moderately; once established it copes well with dry spells.
🌡️ What temperatures can it take?
Hardy to around -20°C—great for colder regions.
🌱 What soil does it like?
Well-drained soils, including poor or sandy substrates.
🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Shape, size, or colour vary with season, growing conditions, and the nature of each plant.
Juniperus 'blue star' 17cm Care & Tips
We take care of the packaging!
With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!
All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.
The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.
