{"product_id":"blue-point-juniper","title":"Blue Point Juniper","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Dense Blue-Green Pyramid for Formal Minnesota Accents\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Point Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Point') forms a naturally tight, broad pyramid of steel blue-green foliage with no shearing required. Reaching 8-12 feet tall and 5-8 feet wide, it brings formal structure and cool color to entries, corners, and screens. Tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, it asks for little once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Point Juniper Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Point'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Point Juniper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-8 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow to moderate - 6-12 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow once established; drought-tolerant. Water through the first season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - dense steel blue-green foliage year-round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy through zone 4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood - junipers are generally deer-resistant thanks to their prickly, aromatic foliage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot native; an Asian species selection well adapted to Minnesota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Point Juniper Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormal Accents and Foundation Pairs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Point grows into a naturally dense, tidy pyramid that needs almost no shearing to look formal — exactly what you want for a symmetrical, polished landscape. Set a matched pair to flank a front door or garage, or use single plants to anchor the corners of a house in Edina or Wayzata. The steel blue-green color gives foundation beds a cool, refined backbone year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStructured Low-Maintenance Hedges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8 to 12 feet tall and 5 to 8 feet wide, Blue Point is more compact than the big Rocky Mountain junipers, which makes it easy to use as a neat blue hedge or screen on an average lot. Planted 4 to 5 feet apart it forms a structured living wall that holds its shape on its own — a tidy option for homeowners in Plymouth, Maple Grove, and Woodbury who want privacy without constant pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough Sites and Boulevard Plantings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Blue Point handles drought, poor soil, and road salt with ease. That toughness, plus its compact size, makes it a dependable choice for boulevard strips, driveway edges, and smaller exposed corners in Eden Prairie and St. Paul where a full-size spruce would be too big and less salt-tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Blue Point Juniper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen, Blue Point establishes best when planted in \u003cstrong\u003elate August through mid-September\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soil is still warm enough to drive root growth, while cooler air eases transplant stress and gives the plant six to eight weeks to settle in before the ground freezes around mid-November. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April through May)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the solid second choice, leaving a full season to root before the first winter. Avoid the heat of midsummer, and never plant after mid-October — evergreens set out too late are prone to winter desiccation before their roots can support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Blue Point Juniper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make the hole 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball but no deeper — the top of the root ball should sit slightly above grade. In heavy clay, go even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the hole with water; if it pools for hours, you've hit clay hardpan. Break through it or mound-plant a few inches high so roots never sit in standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with amended soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix your native soil with 20 to 30 percent compost. Junipers prefer lean soil, so don't overdo the organic matter — just enough to loosen heavy clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for the form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 4 to 5 feet apart for a hedge or screen, or 6 to 8 feet apart as individual specimens and formal accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a water basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form a 3 to 4 inch soil ring around the base to channel water to the roots. Flatten it before winter so ice doesn't collect against the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch with bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread 2 to 3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches off the trunk. Skip gravel mulch — it bakes roots and gives no winter insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Blue Point Juniper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Deep soak every 1 to 2 days (15–25 minutes at a slow trickle).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3 to 4 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5 to 7 days during active growth; ease off when rain is steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes (late October in the metro) — but give it one last deep drink in early December if fall was dry, to guard against winter burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Blue Point is drought-tolerant and rarely needs supplemental water. During a prolonged dry spell (two-plus weeks of no rain with heat), give it a deep soak every 10 to 14 days. Otherwise let Minnesota's rainfall do the work, and always stop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes so the plant can harden off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Blue Point Juniper survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's hardy through USDA zone 4, which covers the Twin Cities' zone 4b–5a, and holds its steel blue-green color through the cold. In the very coldest, most exposed exurban sites a Rocky Mountain juniper like Medora is the safer bet, but across the metro Blue Point is reliably hardy with no winter wrapping needed once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — junipers are among the most reliably deer-resistant evergreens for Minnesota. Their prickly, aromatic foliage is something deer rarely browse, which makes Blue Point a smart accent or hedge for high-pressure western suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Chanhassen where deer routinely strip arborvitae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to prune it to keep the shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely. Blue Point's dense, naturally pyramidal habit is its main selling point — it stays neat and formal on its own. An occasional light trim in late spring will tidy any stray growth, but it never needs the regular shearing a formal arborvitae hedge demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near the road or driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Established junipers tolerate road salt and reflected winter wind better than most evergreens, making Blue Point dependable along boulevard strips and driveway edges where de-icing salt would scorch a spruce or arborvitae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoonglow Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a larger, brighter silver-blue pyramid for bold color where there's more room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoffat Blue Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a taller blue-green Rocky Mountain juniper for fuller screens and windbreaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedora Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — an extremely narrow, ultra-hardy blue-green column for tight vertical accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHetzii Columnaris Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast, narrow green column for quick slim screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Blue Point Juniper Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a continuous hedge or screen, space Blue Point 5 feet on center (4 feet for a faster-closing wall):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedge Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants at 5 ft Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor formal accents, use a matched pair flanking an entry or garage, spaced 6–8 feet from walls and walkways so the 5–8 foot mature spread never crowds the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlue Point Juniper Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh steel-blue new growth tips the dense pyramid, sharpening its color just as beds wake up; any light shaping trim happens now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tight blue-green cone holds its formal shape through heat and drought with no shearing — a cool-toned anchor for summer plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color stays steady while deciduous shrubs turn, keeping foundation beds structured as leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense pyramid shrugs off snow, tolerates road-salt spray, and keeps its blue-green presence all winter — true four-season structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Evergreen   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Salt-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moonglow-juniper\"\u003eMoonglow Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a brighter silver-blue pyramid; mixing the two blues adds depth to a juniper screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medora-juniper\"\u003eMedora Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — an ultra-narrow, ultra-hardy column for tight vertical accents beside Blue Point's broader cone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moffat-blue-juniper\"\u003eMoffat Blue Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a taller Rocky Mountain juniper to step the screen up where you need more height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hetzii-columnaris-juniper\"\u003eHetzii Columnaris Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a fast green column whose brighter foliage contrasts with Blue Point's steel blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Blue Point Juniper Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Blue Point if you have full sun, decent drainage, and want formal evergreen structure — entry pairs, corner anchors, or a tidy 8–12 foot hedge — that handles deer, drought, and road salt without regular pruning. It's not a fit for shady sites or soggy, poorly drained spots: junipers thin out badly in less than six hours of sun and sulk in standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54281762144561,"sku":"GT-E0289","price":100.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6 Gallon","offer_id":54281762177329,"sku":"GT-E0290","price":137.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#15 Gallon","offer_id":54281762210097,"sku":"GT-E0292.3","price":233.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4' B\u0026B","offer_id":54281762242865,"sku":"GT-E0292.7","price":233.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/blue-point-juniper.jpg?v=1779469308","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/blue-point-juniper","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}