Blue Pacific Juniper Bush

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Evergreen, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Deer-resistant, Slopes/Erosion Control, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Container Friendly, Flowering, Fragrant, Disease resistant, and Attracts pollinators

Specifications

Botanical Name

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'
Height

1-2 ft
Width

6-7 ft
Growing Zones

5-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Growth Rate

Moderate
Leaf Color
- Blue
- Green
Fall Color

Blue/Evergreen
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Bloom Period

Late Spring
Does Not Ship To

AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA

Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Blue Pacific Juniper needs full sun, which means at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can handle some light afternoon shade, less sun often results in a thinner, "leggy" growth habit and a less vibrant silvery-blue color.
Soil: This plant thrives in well-drained soil and is famous for its ability to grow in sandy, coastal conditions. If you have heavy clay, plant it in a slight mound or add organic compost to improve drainage, as "wet feet" is the quickest way to kill this juniper.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your Blue Pacific Juniper once or twice a week to help the roots knit into your native soil. Once established, this groundcover is exceptionally drought tolerant and usually only needs supplemental water during extended dry spells. Inconsistent watering during the first year can cause the needle tips to turn brown and brittle, signaling that the plant is under stress.

Pruning Tips

This juniper rarely needs pruning because it has a naturally tidy, trailing habit. If it begins to outgrow its space, prune it in early spring before new growth starts, as it primarily grows from the branch tips. Think of it like a light trim rather than a heavy haircut; never cut back into the "dead zone" near the center where there are no green needles, because the plant will not regrow from old wood.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring just as the weather begins to warm. Avoid using high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer or fall. Late-season nitrogen pushes out soft, tender new growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost, leading to winter dieback.

Blue Pacific Juniper (Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific') is sometimes known as the Blue Shore Juniper. It is a wildly popular Juniper, well known for its weed-choking groundcover application. The spikey, branched, and bristly texture and luxuriously green foliage have a delightful bluish tint. Its evergreen nature maintains its vibrant color, even through the winter months and summer heat.

As it flows across the ground, Blue Pacific's tips will point upward, creating a wonderful appearance. Although needled, is surprisingly soft! This living carpet of blue-tinted evergreen foliage invites you to reach out and touch it! Lean in close enough and you'll be treated to the fresh, verdant fragrance that only a quality Juniper can emit!

The silver-accented, black cones that adorn your Blue Pacific Juniper are just another fabulous decorative feature to this already fascinating Juniper variety...and a boon for your yard's birds! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 9 and this Carpet Juniper grows 6 - 7 feet wide but only about a foot high at maturity!

Landscape Application:

The handsome blue-green foliage looks best when left in its natural shape and not pruned however, you can prune if desired. Blue Pacific Shore Juniper is slower spreading because of its dense growth. Only reaching about 12-15 inches tall, it will eventually spread wide.

As one of the most widely used Junipers for groundcover purposes, the Blue Pacific Juniper is especially prized not just for its size, but also for its color and versatility. A great border and edger in the sun.

The unique growth habit makes these perfect in rock gardens, and urban areas and displays great salt tolerance in coastal sites. Anyplace where the conditions are often hot, and arid, city pollution, and other less than ideal locations.

Asian and Zen-inspired gardens are perfect places for this beguiling groundcover to creep along around sand and rock features or verdant carpeting under trees.

Perfectly sized for containers, Juniper is wonderful for those hot sunny spots where it can be a carefree addition to a spiller plant. Happily cascading over the edges of large planters on your sun-baked patio.

This ground-hugging evergreen shrub can sure take the heat. Mass plantings of Blue Pacific bring lush greenery to those harsh sunny spots. Great for use on hillsides and as fantastic erosion control!

The dense growth makes Blue Pacific Juniper perfect for weed control around your trees, as a decorative cover over bare spots in raised beds, or let a few "flow" over your retaining walls to add a graceful topper to hardscapes.

The Blue Pacific Juniper has innumerable uses!

True Green Evergreen with Bluish Tint
Birds Love It!
Wonderful Juniper Scent!
Perfect in Arid Southwestern Climates
Versatile Groundcover, Year-Round Living Carpet & Works Well In Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Blue Pacific Juniper is very hardy, adaptive to a variety of conditions, and especially heat tolerant. It's also quite resistant to winter injury. Doing amazingly well in full sun, Blue Pacific Juniper doesn't mind a little shade or even city conditions. Those blue-green needles will hold their color just fine. Not particular to soil type, any well-drained, sandy soils, even rocky or highly aerated soil will do Junipers just fine. Their bane is wet, soggy soil that will rot their roots.

Water consistently the first year during that crucial establishment period, then after they are well acclimated, back off and only water during a drought and supplemental watering in hot summers. Container-planted Juniper does well with some extra attention to their watering needs, especially during summer.

Even your friendly deer will tend to pass it by, leaving it to grow untouched and lovely all year round.

Heat & Sun Tolerant & Adaptable to Part Shade
Needs Well-Drained Soils
Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
Prune In Early Spring
Disease & Pest Resistant & Easy Care & Low Maintenance
Deer Pass It By & Salt, Pollution & Drought Tolerant

Many Junipers come-and-go in popularity, but the Blue Pacific Juniper is sure to remain a favorite among gardeners for years to come. Be sure to order your living ground covering evergreens from Nature Hills Nursery today!

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