Blaauw Chinese Juniper

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10004643

For an architectural landscape feature, choose the durable Blaauw Chinese Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Blaauw'). Dense, columnar form and short, blue-gray and green, evergreen needles make a striking impression…just about anywhere you want to plant it!

Blaauw thrives in full sun or partial shade. It's blissfully "un-picky" about soil type or soil pH, as long as it is well-drained!

Planting and Application:

This is the kind of low-maintenance conifer people dream about. No one sees through the slim, trim profile and thick, aromatic, short, blue-gray and green plumes of a Blaauw Chinese Juniper.

  • Use a single one as a showy living "exclamation point". Blaauw easily amplifies the visual interest for garden guests to enjoy as they move through your yard.
  • Or, plant many of them in a narrow privacy screen with a spacing of three feet between each plant. No need to worry about them overcrowding a tight side yard or small space garden!
  • Define the edge of your property with a handsome hedgerow. Try a staggered double row if you want the fastest results.
  • Blaauw's strongly ascending branches give the feeling of strength. Create an effective feature with a semi-circular planting of Blaauw behind a weeping flowering tree like Snow Fountains Weeping Cherry.
  • Perfect for new homeowners and experienced gardeners, these low-maintenance small trees make a great sentry pair; so plant one on either side of your front door for a grand entrance. It's best to allow plenty of room for them to reach the maximum spread listed on the Plant Highlights…and always add extra for easy access to your home for maintenance.

#ProPlantTips for Care: 

Plant Juniper in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with at least four hours of sunlight a day. Water consistently during the first season to get the plants established; and then only in extended dry weather.

  • If you have cold winters, plan to water deeply in late fall. This provides an easy way to protect the evergreen branches from winter damage.
  • Prune in early spring to correct shape, if needed. Cut any long, wayward branches back into the canopy by six inches or so for the most natural look.
  • Our high-end Juniperus chinensis 'Blaauw' is also a popular Bonsai candidate for wiring and sculpting. This ancient pruning technique truly brings out the raw power of the upright branching.

Buying Options for Plants

Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.

Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!

Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.

  • Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
  • Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.

Nature Hills Container Size by Volume

Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.

Young Plants to 18 Months
Size Volume
2"x2"x3" Ranges from .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume
4.5" Container Equal to .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume
Sprinter Pot Equal to .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume
4" Container Ranges from .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume
6" Container Equal to 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume
1 Quart Equal to 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume
5.5" Container Equal to 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x5" Ranges from .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x6" Ranges from 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x9" Ranges from 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume
4"x4"x10" Ranges from 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old
Size Volume
2 Quart Equal to 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume
#1 Container Ranges from 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume
5"x5"x12" Equal to 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old
Size Volume
#2 Container Ranges from 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume
#3 Container Ranges from 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old
Size Volume
#5 Container Ranges from 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume
#6 Container Ranges from 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume
#7 Container Ranges from 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume

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Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

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Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From To S&H
0 - 19.99 24.99
20 - 49.99 29.99
50 - 69.99 34.99
70 - 99.99 39.99
100 - 129.99 44.99
130 - 149.99 48.99
150 - 150+ Approx 28%

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PLANT HIGHLIGHTS

Blaauw Chinese Juniper Is Suited to Grow in Zones 4-9
Growing Zones 4-9
More Information
Brand Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name Juniperus chinensis 'Blaauw'
Type Evergreen
Mature Height 12 - 15 feet
Mature Spread 3 - 5 feet
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil Well Drained
Moisture Low Once Established
Growth Rate Medium
Fall Color Evergreen
Pollinator Friendly No
Pruning Time Early Spring
Fragrant Yes