Botanical profile

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'

Latin name
Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'
Common name
Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific'
Type
Ornamental ground cover conifer
Family
Cupressaceae

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific' is a creeping juniper native to the Japanese coast, forming a dense, supple ground cover with prickly bluish-green foliage with silvery highlights. It is distinguished by its coarser texture and its irregular cushion-like, spreading habit, with slightly arched stems that sometimes root on the surface. Its evergreen foliage turns bronze in winter, creating an attractive seasonal contrast. It is particularly effective for stabilizing sandy slopes, controlling erosion, or covering exposed rockeries. 'Blue Pacific' is one of the hardiest conferta junipers, resisting salt spray, wind, and drought once established. This low, robust conifer is ideal for exposed gardens, riparian strips, and coastal or northern climate landscaping.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Weak
Fertilization
Weak, rarely needed
Soil type
Well-drained, sandy, salt-tolerant
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Not specified
Fruiting
Decorative blue-silver cones.
Foliage color
Bluish green, bronze in winter
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Ground cover
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
30 cm (1 ft)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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