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Image courtesy of Greenleaf Nursery

Image courtesy of Greenleaf Nursery



Plant Characteristics

Attributes
  • Specimen
  • Evergreen
  • Sound Barrier
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Wind / Dust Break
  • Privacy / Hedge
  • Container
Exposure
  • Sun
Growth Rate
  • Fast
  • Medium
Nature Attraction
  • Deer Resistant
Season of Interest (Foliage)
  • Late Summer
  • Early Spring
  • Winter
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Late Spring / Early Summer
Best Characteristics
  • Growth Habit
Soil Moisture Needs
  • Average
  • Dry
Plant Type
  • Small Tree
  • Conifers
  • Tree
  • Medium Tree
 

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance

Skyrocket is very easy to grow, adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your tree the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Interesting Notes

Skyrocket is very narrow in growth and not recommended for windbreaks.

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JUNIPER 'SKYROCKET'

Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

Buy Skyrocket Juniper online. A common variety that has been planted in landscapes for many years.The foliage is silvery blue throughout the entire year. Skyrocket is a narrower growing juniper and used to flank entryways or can be planted against the walls of tall buildings. Skyrocket is a fairly fast grower and like most junipers tolerates drier conditions.This is a scopulorum variety and prefers growing in drier climates like New Mexico, Colorado.Buy USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9 online.

Height:

15 Feet

Spread:

2-3 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

4-9

What's My Hardiness Zone?

Genus Overview: Juniperus

Common Name: JUNIPER

Juniper species Cannot be shipped into Ca.

Free with every plant purchased

  • Pre-measured packet of time release fertilizer Keeps your plant well nourished for 1 year.
  • Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels to include while planting, Hydro- Gels helps retain soil moisture, plants establish quicker with less transplant shock. Plants survive drought condition and accidental missed waterings better.
  • Planting and Care instruction brochure.

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Purchase Skyrocket Online

Jumbo gallon Potted

SKU: 1246

(4.04 qrts / 3.82 liters)
(2-3 ft tall)
(307 units available now - SG)

Multi-Plant Discount! Standard Package




$26.95

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2 gallon Potted

SKU: 4114

(1.87 gallons / 7.09 liters)
(2-3 ft tall)
(0 units available now)

Multi-Plant Discount! Standard Package




$29.95

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Smart pot 3 gallon

SKU: 4532

(3.06 gallons / 11.6 liters)
(3-4 ft tall)
(14 units available now - S)

Multi-Plant Discount! large package Grown in Smart Pot.




$39.95

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5 gallon Potted

SKU: 4042

(4.10 gallons / 15.55 liters)
(4-5 ft tall)
(46 units available now - G)

three year plant No Multi-Plant Discount large package



$49.95

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3 gallon Potted

SKU: 6389

(2.90 gallons / 11.0 liters)
(3-4 ft tall)
(0 units available now)

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$59.95

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7 gallon Potted

SKU: 4043

(6.08 gallons / 23.03 liters)
(4-5 ft tall)
(73 units available now - G)

four year plant No Multi-Plant Discount oversize package



$199.95

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