Leave at least a bit of green foliage on the branch, if possible, so it can produce vigorous new growth sometimes a branch is completely dead, so you can simply cut it back to the trunk. Cut any dead branches back to the point of origin on the parent stem or back to the central leader trunk. Prune Blue Point Juniper Trees in early spring after the last chance of frost and before buds set so that the new flush of growth has sufficient time to harden off over the summer before winter.
The natural growth is already very handsome and pyramidal in shape. Thankfully, Blue Point Juniper Trees are very low maintenance and will only require pruning if you want to see a more orderly shape. A few good choices include Golden Euonymus (yellow), Admiration Barberry (red) or Cool Glow Peach Nandinas (peachy orange). Pair your Blue Point Juniper trees with shrubs of contrasting colors for lots of visual interest. Alternately the blue coloring can be used as a cooling shade in the heat of summer. With the blue coloring of the foliage, they make a welcome addition as foundation plantings or specimen plantings as in the winter when there is little else showing color. If you are trying to create a stately lawn these are a perfect addition. They can be trimmed into just about any shape including spirals. They are considered great trees for urban settings since they are salt and polution tolerant.ĭue to its broad pyramid shape, Juniper Blue Point is the perfect evergreen shrub to be used as a meticulously clipped topiary. As long as your tree is receiving 6 to 8 hours of direct sun, you can use them as a means to soften the corners of a house, create a focal point in your yard, or protect your home from wind, noise, or neighbors. These versatile trees can grow in growzones 4 to 9, meaning they can be used in a wide variety of landscaping designs. Pruning in the summer heat can cause unsightly browning of the tips. When pruning junipers we recommend doing so in the spring when the temperature is cooler.
They can also be used as an easy to maintain low windbreak when the towering height of arborvitae or Leyland cypress would be out of scale for your smaller property.īluepoint juniper has a natural pyramid form that requires no pruning to maintain, unless you intend to train it to be a topiary or want a cleaner look to the growth. These plants are an excellent choice for planting in pots to frame the front entrance to your home or office. It retains its excellent blue-green foliage color through the winter and is deer resistant.īlue points will reach an ultimate height of 12 feet tall and up to 8 feet wide. Juniperus Chinensis Blue Point is a good choice for privacy borders, windscreens, as well as accent and group plantings. It can withstand drought, high wind, and the summer heat better than most other upright junipers. Blue Point Juniper is a very hardy, fast growing upright juniper with a very pyramidal, columnar growth habit.
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