Juniper ‘Blue Arrow’ 40/60cm (1L)

The Juniper ‘Blue Arrow’ Juniperus scopulorum is a superb option for gardeners wanting to bring elegance to their outdoor spaces. This impressive variety catches the eye with its slender, upright form and stunning blue-green leaves. It works brilliantly in compact gardens or wherever you need a bold vertical feature.

‘Blue Arrow’ has a steady growth habit, eventually reaching around 4-5 metres in height while keeping trim at just 60-90 cm across. This compact width makes it perfect for narrow spaces or building a natural screen without hogging precious ground room. The thick, vertical branches carry delicate, scale-like foliage that provides wonderful texture and colour throughout the seasons.

This juniper is remarkably hardy. It handles our climate well, even thriving in seaside locations where other plants often fail. It also does well in city environments, dealing with pollution and challenging soil conditions. This toughness means once planted, you can sit back and enjoy it with minimal effort.

‘Blue Arrow’ offers fantastic flexibility for garden design. Use it as a striking specimen plant, maybe in a large container on your terrace. Plant several together for an attractive formal boundary or windscreen. It suits contemporary garden styles perfectly, bringing structure and gorgeous blue-green tones. It also complements traditional gardens beautifully, where its neat outline creates lovely contrast against softer, rounded plantings.

Bird lovers will appreciate that junipers support garden wildlife. The thick foliage provides protection and nesting spots, whilst the tiny blue berries that develop on female plants feed various bird species.

‘Blue Arrow’ is a fairly recent introduction, created during the 1980s in America. It was selected for its exceptional upright habit and appealing colouration. It has since won over gardeners worldwide, becoming popular here too.

For anyone seeking a fuss-free, striking evergreen that stays well-behaved, Juniper ‘Blue Arrow’ fits the bill perfectly. It delivers constant appeal, structure, and something special to any garden. Whether creating a fresh design or refreshing your current space, this juniper might be exactly what you’re after.

Juniper ‘Blue Arrow’ is a doddle to care for, which is great news for busy gardeners. It thrives in full sun but can handle partial shade too. The main thing is well-drained soil – it doesn’t like wet feet. When you first plant it, water regularly for the first growing season to help it settle in. After that, it’s quite drought-tolerant. You don’t need to feed it much – a light application of slow-release fertiliser in spring is plenty. Pruning isn’t usually necessary, but if you want to tidy it up, do it in late winter or early spring. Overall, with minimal care, your ‘Blue Arrow’ will stay healthy and looking good for years.

🇬🇧 Grown locally. Approx 40-60cm in a 1L pot.