Skyrocket Juniper
Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Evergreen Tree
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: Columnar, upright-growing evergreen tree or tall shrub. Scale-like leaves vary in color from grey-green to blue-green. Branches grow upward creating a dense, columnar tree perfect for formal landscapes and areas needing wind and privacy screens. The spread can vary within this cultivar. Requires little maintenance and retains its shape quite well. Prefers drier soils, avoid overwatering. It works well in formal settings.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Evergreen
Plant Care: Tree - Evergreen (single-stemmed woody plants that keep their leaves during winter): Light pruning is required to maintain desired shape and to avoid branching problems such as double-leader stems. Evergreen trees can be difficult to establish. Adequate winter moisture is critical for the first 2-3 years until the roots establish. If there is a dry winter check the root ball with your finger for moisture before watering. Monitor for pests and diseases.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 15' tall x 3-5' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Blue-green, Gray-green
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- Garden Entrance
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Maintenance Path
- Maintenance Matters
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Planting Path
- Avoiding Erosion
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Wrapping this tree in winter and not allowing snow to sit heavily on the branches will help this juniper maintain a more narrow shape.
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