Blue Pacific Shore Juniper

Blue Pacific Shore Juniper (Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific')

Blue Pacific Shore Juniper (Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific') is a fast-spreading, low-growing evergreen groundcover prized for its dense, soft-textured blue-green foliage and superior salt and drought tolerance. Native to coastal regions, this hardy cultivar thrives in sandy soils and exposed sites, making it ideal for erosion control and tough landscape conditions.

Distinctive Features

'Blue Pacific' forms a lush carpet 12 to 18 inches tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, with soft, needle-like foliage that radiates outward in feathery sprays. The foliage has a distinctive blue-green hue that holds color year-round and may take on a silvery tint in colder months. Its dense growth habit suppresses weeds and stabilizes soil on slopes and banks.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy or rocky conditions
• Water: Low; drought tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6�9

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Textured blue foliage creates eye-catching ground-level contrast
• Groundcover: Fast-spreading habit fills wide areas with evergreen coverage
• Coastal Landscapes: Naturally adapted to salt air and sandy soils
• Slopes and Banks: Excellent for erosion control on hillsides
• Rock Gardens: Spreads neatly among stones and gravel

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water during establishment; requires little irrigation afterward
• Pruning: Prune lightly to contain spread or rejuvenate shape in early spring
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring if desired
• Mulching: Helps suppress weeds and retain soil moisture
• Pest Resistance: Deer resistant and rarely affected by pests or diseases

Why Choose Blue Pacific Shore Juniper?

• Low, Spreading Habit: Ideal for erosion control and large-scale groundcover
• Year-Round Color: Attractive blue-green foliage holds well through all seasons
• Salt Tolerant: Performs exceptionally in coastal and urban environments
• Low Maintenance: Durable and drought tolerant once established
• Focal Point: Blue-toned texture stands out in mass plantings and mixed groundcovers

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific' delivers reliable ground-hugging coverage and coastal toughness, making it a go-to evergreen for slopes, sandy soils, and dry landscapes in need of resilient beauty.