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Juniperus virginiana ‘Blue Arrow’

Evergreen: Juniper (Spreading)

Extremely narrow, upright Juniper with bright blue to blue-green foliage. Tiny, ornamental, silvery-blue, berry-like cones. Low maintenance: great as a tall, evergreen accent in the border, or a narrow screen in limited space. Tolerates dry, cold and windy conditions: a good, hardy alternative to upright cedars. Drought and Chinook tolerant once established in moist, well-drained soil; does not do well in standing water. Water regularly while establishing because they have a shallow root system. Benefits from extra water in fall to reduce damage from winter drying. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed: new growth can be sheared back lightly while actively growing in late spring/early summer to encourage more dense, tidy growth: do not to cut too far back into woody undergrowth (past where there is no green growth) as foliage will not regrow there. To correct shape, prune side branches in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges. Severe pruning is not recommended; dead branches can be pruned anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.

Native to Southwest Alberta, this slow, low spreading evergreen has dense, bright green foliage that turns plum-purple in winter. Very hardy and adaptable. Ground-hugging habit makes it an excellent groundcover or used to trail over walls and rocks, for mass planting and erosion control. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought and Chinook tolerant once established; does not do well in standing water. Water regularly while establishing because they have a shallow root system. Benefits from extra water in fall to reduce damage from winter drying. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. Little pruning needed: new growth can be tipped back lightly while actively growing in late spring/early summer to encourage more dense, tidy growth: do not to cut too far back into woody undergrowth (past where there is no green growth) as foliage will not regrow there. To correct shape, prune side branches in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges. Severe pruning is not recommended; dead branches can be pruned anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.