Eastern Cedar 'Blue Star'

Eastern Red Cedar ‘Blue Star’ (Juniperus virginiana ‘Blue Star’) is a dwarf cultivar prized for its compact, pyramidal habit and silvery-blue evergreen foliage. This selection maintains dense growth year-round, providing striking contrast in mixed borders, rock gardens or low hedges. It thrives in full sun, adapts to poor, well-drained soils and tolerates drought with minimal maintenance.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Juniperus virginiana ‘Blue Star’
• Common name: Eastern Red Cedar ‘Blue Star’
• Hardiness zones: 5 – 9
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained sandy, loamy or rocky soils
• Water needs: Low; once established, drought-tolerant
• Size at maturity: 0.5–1 m tall × 1–1.5 m wide (approx. 1.5–3 ft × 3–5 ft)
• Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning to maintain form and remove deadwood
• Advantages: Silvery-blue foliage; deer- and salt-tolerant; perfect for rock gardens, containers and small hedges