Juniperus scopulorum 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping'

Also Known As

Juniperus scopulorum 'Tolleson's Weeping'
Tolleson's Blue Weeping Juniper

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

3a-9b

Juniperus scopulorum 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping' plant details

Juniperus scopulorum 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus scopulorum 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: cascading, focal point

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus scopulorum 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long branchlets of powdery blue "weep" (though that's sort of a sad word for something so lovely!) from the open horizontal branches of this otherwise upright (12-24"/year) tree...a beauty! S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Juniperus scopulorum 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping' plant

How to Grow Juniperus scopulorum 'Tolleson's Blue Weeping'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant