Juniperus conferta 'Silver Mist': Shore Juniper

Juniperus conferta 'Silver Mist' (syn. 'Blue Mist') is a low-growing, spreading evergreen conifer prized for its stunning silvery-blue foliage. This cultivar of Shore Juniper forms a dense, prostrate mat that hugs the ground, typically reaching only 12-18 inches tall but spreading 6-8 feet wide. The awl-shaped needles are a bright, icy blue-green, creating a cool, luminous effect in the landscape. It produces small, berry-like cones that mature to a dark blue.

Plant Profile

Native to coastal Japan and Sakhalin, Shore Juniper is exceptionally tolerant of salt spray, sandy soils, and drought once established. 'Silver Mist' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is an ideal groundcover for slopes, seaside gardens, rockeries, and cascading over walls. It requires little to no pruning and is generally pest and disease resistant. Its dense habit helps suppress weeds.