Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'
Light: Full sun; in Phoenix, afternoon shade is beneficial, especially in containers. Avoid intense reflected heat from west-facing walls and pavement.
Water: Water deeply, then allow the upper soil to dry before watering again. Established in-ground plants are moderately drought tolerant; containers need more frequent checks during Phoenix summers. Never leave pots standing in water.
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates alkaline conditions. For containers, use a freely draining potting mix and a pot with ample drainage holes.
Mature size: Unpruned plants typically reach 10–15 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide. Patio-tree forms are often maintained around 5–8 feet tall with a 3–5-foot-wide crown, depending on starting trunk height and pruning.
Bloom: Produces inconspicuous reproductive cones, generally in spring; not grown for flowers.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Slow to moderate; typically about 6–12 inches per year under favorable conditions, less when container-grown or regularly trimmed.