Profile
Rocky Mountain Juniper
Juniperus scopulorum
Evergreen Shrub
Height |
10 - 20 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
2 - 5 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Western counterpart of eastern red cedar; species grows to 40'; glaucous, light blue fruits take two years to ripen; grows in dry, sunny locations. |
Limitations |
Slow growth. |
Hardiness |
SE, SC (Zone 3) |
Origin |
Western Canada south through New Mexico. |
Cultivars |
‘Blue Heaven’ Bright blue-green foliage; loose, stringy, conical habit to 20'; heavy cone-bearer.; ‘Skyrocket’ Bluish-green needles; narrow, columnar shape to 15' tall, 2' wide.; ‘Wichita Blue’ Steely-blue needles; pyramidal; 10'-15' tall, 5' wide. |
