What soil does Blue Arrow juniper grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, sandy, calcareous.

Is Blue Arrow juniper hardy?

Hardy down to -34 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

How far from the house should Blue Arrow juniper be planted?

Plant it at least 2 m from buildings. Keep it at least 0.5 m from paving.

How much water does Blue Arrow juniper need?

Water need: low. Drought tolerance: high.

Blue Arrow juniper

Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow'

Blue Arrow juniper (Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow') is a shrub. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: high.

Illustration of Blue Arrow juniper — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

A very narrow, steel-blue column that takes up little ground yet draws a vertical line you can see from across the garden. It wants full sun and free-draining soil and shrugs off drought once established, but thins out in shade or wet ground. Its short upright branches cope with snow better than those of similar blue columnar junipers.

Watch out for

Root rot in wet, heavy soil and twig blight in wet springs. Junipers host rust fungi that can spread to nearby pear and apple trees. Scale insects and spider mites turn up occasionally. In Central Europe heavy wet snow can pull the column apart, so tying it in for winter is worthwhile.

Key facts

Light: Full sun
Water need: Low
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 3.5 m × 60 cm
Hardiness: down to -34 °C
Foliage: Evergreen

All details

Group	Shrub
Light	Full sun
Size after 10 years	3.5 m × 60 cm
Ultimate size	2.5–5 m × 0.5–1.5 m
Hardiness	down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Evergreen
Flowering	no data
Water need	Low
Drought tolerance	High
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	at least 2 m
Distance from paving	at least 0.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	80 cm
For dogs	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
Typical price	no data

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 17, 2026 · How our data is made

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