Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Mountain' is a captivating cultivar of the eastern red cedar, prized for its striking, blue-green foliage and compact, pyramidal growth habit. This evergreen tree typically reaches 3-4 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width, forming a dense, symmetrical silhouette that adds year-round visual interest to the landscape. The standout feature of 'Blue Mountain' is its vibrant, blue-green scale-like leaves, which maintain their bold coloration throughout the seasons. The fine-textured foliage creates a lush, textural appearance that contrasts beautifully with the reddish-brown bark of the tree. Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9, this cultivar thrives in well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Its compact, pyramidal form makes 'Blue Mountain' an excellent choice for use as a specimen tree, accent plant, or in formal garden designs where its distinctive character can be showcased. Additional attributes include the tree's tolerance of drought, heat, and urban conditions, as well as its deer resistance - making it a practical and low-maintenance addition to residential and commercial landscapes alike.
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Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Dry, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shrub, Winter Interest
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