Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' is low mounding, slow growing selection of flaky juniper with layered branching holding very attractive, steel-blue foliage. It is one of the most commonly seen conifers in the nursery trade and certainly the most popular juniper. It is easily found in garden centers and box stores world-wide.
After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 20 inches (50 cm) tall and 28 inches (70 cm) wide, an annual growth rate of 2 to 3 inches (5 - 7.5 cm).
This cultivar originated in 1950 as a witch's broom on Juniperus squamata 'Meyeri' found and introduced to the nursery trade in 1965 by A. Hoogeveen, Reeuwijk, The Netherlands.
