Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow'

Also Known As

Moonglow Rocky Mountain Juniper

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' plant details

Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, hedge, pyramidal, rock garden, screen, topiary

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The intense and very showy silver-blue foliage of this dense pyramidal 20' tall and 8' wide specimen really does glow in the moonlight; this is a beautiful and tough plant which can make an excellent privacy screen, topiary, windbreak or specimen and it tolerates difficult conditions such as urban pollution, drought, deer and coastal conditions; a top notch variety! S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A dense columnar juniper with intense bluish-gray-green foliage. Very intense color! Excellent as an specimen tree, or planted as a screen or fence border. Holds good color through the winter.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Intense silver-blue foliage on a dense pyramidal form. Good in rock gardens or bonsai. Hardy to Zone 4

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Very striking, small, evergreen conifer, to 20 ft tall in time, forming a broad pyramid of dense, silver-blue foliage. Can be used as a single specimen or to create a hedge wherever there is sun and soil with good drainage. Drought tolerant once established; can also tolerate occasional summer water if the drainage is excellent. Said to deer resistant as well. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Photo of Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Gardening facts about Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' plant

How to Grow Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant