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Also Known As

  • Sparkling Skyrocket Juniper
  • Variegated Rocky Mountain Juniper

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 15'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Juniperus scopulorum 'Sparkling Skyrocket' plant details

Juniperus scopulorum 'Sparkling Skyrocket' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus scopulorum 'Sparkling Skyrocket'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 0 - 15 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, border plant, container plant, hedge, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus scopulorum 'Sparkling Skyrocket'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This variegated Juniper has the same narrow habit of its parent but with speckled blue and yellow-white foliage. 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
If ?Skyrocket? is an exclamation point, this similarly columnar conifer is an exclamation point bolded and underlined with splashes of white on its blue-grey foliage. S/M-D/GDr
Forming a narrow column of green foliage with flecks of cream-white throughout. Good selection for a narrow border or as a sentinel.

Gardening facts about Juniperus scopulorum 'Sparkling Skyrocket' plant

How to Grow Juniperus scopulorum 'Sparkling Skyrocket'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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