Angelica Blue Juniper

Upright vase-shaped Chinese juniper with intensely blue-silver foliage and a compact architectural form — an outstanding evergreen accent for borders, containers, and formal garden designs. (Juniperus chinensis 'Angelica Blue')

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Juniperus chinensis ‘Angelica Blue’ is a stunning low-growing evergreen with soft, silvery-blue foliage that stays vibrant year-round. Its graceful, spreading form adds texture and color to slopes, rock gardens, and borders. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and low maintenance, ‘Angelica Blue’ is an easy-care choice for creating elegant, ground-hugging coverage and lasting landscape beauty.

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Growing Information

Growing zone guide

Growing Zone Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunlight Bright light

Type of Soil Slightly acidic to neutral

Mature Height 2 to 3 ft.

Maintenance Level Low maintenance

Water Requirement Low watering (once every 2 weeks)

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Additional Information

Growth Rate	Moderate; forms a broad, spreading mound of soft blue foliage. Mature size: approximately 2–3 feet tall and 4–6 feet wide. Dense, arching branches form a graceful, layered habit.
Colorful Leaves	Yes
Flowering	No
Bloom Color	N/A
Ornamental Berries	Blue berries
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	Birds are attracted to the small blue seed cones (on female plants). Provides nesting cover for small birds and beneficial insects. Deer resistant, as foliage is aromatic and unpalatable.
Self-pollinating	Cross-pollinating
Seasonality	Evergreen year-round, providing color, texture, and structure in all seasons. Foliage color deepens to silvery-blue in winter for extra visual interest.
Ideal For	– Groundcover, slopes, erosion control, mass plantings, foundation borders, and rock gardens
Leaf Description	Evergreen, scale-like foliage with a soft, feathery texture. Distinctive blue-gray to silvery-blue color that holds throughout the year, intensifying in winter. Fine texture and dense branching give it an elegant, cloud-like appearance.
Flower Description	Produces tiny inconspicuous pollen cones (male) or small seed cones (female) rather than flowers. Not ornamental; valued for foliage and form.
Pruning & Maintenance	Minimal pruning required; naturally grows dense and spreading. If shaping is needed, trim lightly in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove any damaged or dead branches as needed—avoid cutting into old wood as it won’t regrow.
Water Needs	Water deeply during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, highly drought tolerant; water occasionally during extended dry periods. Avoid overwatering or planting in poorly drained soil.
Light Needs	Requires full sun (6+ hours of direct light daily) for best color, density, and growth. Can tolerate very light shade but may lose its vibrant blue color in low light.
Harvesting	Female plants produce small, rounded blue berry-like cones (not true berries). Fruits are ornamental but not edible; mildly toxic if ingested. Cones persist through winter, adding additional texture and wildlife value.
Fertilizing	Apply a slow-release evergreen fertilizer (10-8-6) in early spring before new growth starts. Do not over-fertilize; excessive nutrients can reduce hardiness and compact growth. A light compost topdressing every spring promotes steady, healthy color.
Additional Care Tips	N/A
Pollination	Gymnosperm (non-flowering conifer); produces small cones rather than flowers. Dioecious—separate male and female plants. Female plants produce berry-like seed cones if a male is nearby.
Companion Plants	Evergreens: Pinus mugo, Thuja occidentalis ‘Golden Globe’, or Picea abies ‘Little Gem’ for texture contrast. Flowering shrubs: Spiraea japonica, Potentilla fruticosa, or Berberis thunbergii for colorful pairings. Perennials and grasses: Sedum, Nepeta, Festuca glauca, or ornamental grasses to enhance the blue tones. Design tip: Use alongside boulders or gravel for a natural, drought-tolerant landscape effect.