Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star (tree form)'
Owned by Old Man Hayward (@old-man-hayward).
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Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Blue Star Juniper
- Hybrid/Species/Unknown
- Species
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Conifer
- Growth Habit
- Tree
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Cutting
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Low Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
- Light Needs
- Full Sun
Origin & Source
- Date Acquired
- Jul 24, 2024
- Acquisition Price
- $875.34
- Natural Habitat Location
- North American forests
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 5
Juniperus
squamata 'Blue Star (tree form)'
Growth & Physical Traits
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Care & Requirements
Origin & Source
Collection Context
Item Lore
The Blue Star Juniper, a cultivar of *Juniperus squamata*, is highly prized by gardeners and bonsai enthusiasts for its dense, steel-blue foliage and slow-growing, compact habit. When trained into a tree form, it serves as a striking architectural element, though its delicate needles require careful maintenance to preserve its distinctive color and structural integrity.
Juniperus
squamata 'Blue Star (tree form)'
Growth & Physical Traits
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Care & Requirements
Origin & Source
Collection Context
Item Lore
The Blue Star Juniper, a cultivar of *Juniperus squamata*, is highly prized by gardeners and bonsai enthusiasts for its dense, steel-blue foliage and slow-growing, compact habit. When trained into a tree form, it serves as a striking architectural element, though its delicate needles require careful maintenance to preserve its distinctive color and structural integrity.