Buy Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

Also Known As

Rocky Mountain Juniper
Skyrocket Juniper

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 15'-15'
W: 3'-2'

planting zones

3a-8b

2 inch wide, 4-6 inch deep tube | $29.95

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39 at Forestfarm

#1 Container | $37.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

#5 Container | $109.99

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Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT - 2 FT - wide, 15 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Skyrocket Juniper is an extremely narrow variety of the West Coast native Rocky Mountain Juniper. It has a fast growth rate of 12"+ per year and has a 10 year size of about 12'H x 3'W. Once established, it is very drought tolerant and does well in poor an

By: Conifer Kingdom

One of the narrowest of all conifers, growing up to 20' tall and only 2-3' wide, the beautiful blue-gray evergreen foliage of this tree makes a most distinctive column, an exclamation point in an otherwise horizontal landscape, it looks great as a specimen, grouped or as a screen; very-easy going and very drought-resistant once established. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Skyrocket Juniper is 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.

By: Garden World

This is one of the narrowest conifers around, only 2' wide and 15' tall. It is quite blue and quoting Michael Dirr "reminds [one] of a blue rocket sitting on a launching pad." Rapid growing, it makes an excellent hedge which requires no pruning to keep it narrow. Other uses would be as an accent point in the garden with its strong vertical lines.