Plant Profile: Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon'

Names

Blue Lagoon Juniper

  • Photo of Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' (Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon's)

Phonetic Spelling:jew-NIP-er-us kon-FER-tah

Genus:Juniperus

Species:conferta

Family:Cupressaceae

This evergreen plant, characterized by its broad leaves, exhibits a compact and low-growing form that creates a dense mat, making it an ideal option for ground cover. Among the various juniper species, this particular variety is the easiest to cultivate, demonstrating resilience and the ability to thrive in harsher planting conditions compared to its counterparts.

Its spreading, low profile makes it particularly effective for controlling erosion, especially in sandy environments such as coastal areas or dunes. Additionally, its growth pattern is well-suited for use in retaining walls, where it can gracefully cascade over the edges.

For further details on Juniperus conferta, including information on pests, diseases, and other potential plant issues, please refer to additional resources.

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' Feature Summary

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' Image Gallery

Tags

#fragrant
#evergreen
#drought tolerant
#air pollution tolerant
#salt spray tolerant
#deer resistant
#groundcover
#erosion tolerant

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Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' Feature Summary

Attributes
Japan and eastern Russia
Attracts birds.
This plant is seldom damaged from deer. Drought and salt spray tolerant.
Fruit
Berry-like seed cones turn a silvery bloom when mature.
Leaves
Medium bluish-green awl-shaped needles. Plum winter color. Grown for the foliage.
Green
Blue
Needles
< 1 inch
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Ground Cover
Dense
Spreading
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Occasionally Dry
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
3b
9a
9b
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Rock Garden
Mass Planting
Patio
Walkways
Slope/Bank
Coastal
Pond

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' Attributes

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Country Or Region Of Origin

Japan and eastern Russia

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Wildlife Value

Attracts birds.

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)

This plant is seldom damaged from deer. Drought and salt spray tolerant.

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' Fruit

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Fruit Description

Berry-like seed cones turn a silvery bloom when mature.

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Fruit Color

grass
Black

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' Leaves

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Leaf Description

Medium bluish-green awl-shaped needles. Plum winter color. Grown for the foliage.

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Leaf Color

spa
Blue
spa
Green

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Deciduous Leaf Fall Color

spa
Purple/Lavender

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Hairs Present

No
Yes

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Leaf Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' Whole Plant Traits

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics

Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' Cultural Conditions

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': NC Region

Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
3b
thermostat
4a
thermostat
4b
thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' Stem

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon' Landscape

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Juniperus conferta 'Blue Lagoon': Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland