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Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
SKYROCKET JUNIPER
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:
15-18 Feet
Spread:
2-3 Feet
Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Leaf Spot - High Resistance
- Root Rot - Low Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
Growth Habit*
- Compact Growing
- Upright Growing
- Columnar/Narrow Growing
Nature Assets*
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Birds
Preferred Planting Season*
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
- Fall Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Drought Tolerant
- Average
- Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Well-Drained
- Prefers Dry Soils
- Low Water Use
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils)
Season of Interest*
- Fall
- Year-Round
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Early Spring
- Winter
- Spring
- Summer
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
- Landscape Specimen
- Wind/Dust Break
- Border Plant
- Sound Barrier
- Accent Plant
- Provides Shade
- Privacy/Hedge/Living Fence
- Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Juniperus is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
Skyrocket is very narrow in growth and not recommended for windbreaks.