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Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific' has
superseded the species in many areas of the United States because of its
more compact habit and superior foliage. It is slow growing with a low
trailing habit, usually grows less than 1' high and makes a better
ground cover. The rich, ocean blue-green needles are shorter and more
densely borne than those of the species, and they do nor discolor in
cold weather to the degree of those of the species.
Blue Pacific Juniper has excellent landscape value as a low ground
cover. It is good in mass, on banks, in planter boxes, around tall
shrubs or trees or lovely draped over a wall. This juniper is tolerant
of poor soils, even clay, as long as drainage is adequate. Blue Pacific
Juniper prefers full sun, however it is more shade tolerant than other
junipers. It can grow 1' high with a 6 to 9' spread.
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