Following nine years of evaluation in the conifer collections at the arboretum, the plant was named 'Blue Lagoon' and released in 1992. It forms a dense tight mat at maturity with an annual growth rate of eight to ten inches. The medium bluish-green foliage turns a plum color in winter. The plant is extremely drought and salt tolerant. Evergreen, low-growing, compact, prostrate shrub, forming a dense tight mat at maturity.
Foliage turns a plum color in winter.
Performs well in sandy or poor soils and tolerates drought and high salt levels. Avoid planting in areas of excessive moisture or poorly drained soils. Grows best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Roots fairly easily from cuttings of current year's growth with a small portion of second-year wood included. Excellent evergreen ground cover for use in dry, sandy areas or shore plantings.