JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

Commonly known as Rocky Mountain juniper

Narrow columnar habit and striking blue grey colour
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Paired, sharply pointed, scale-like leaves lie flat along the branches
  • Height
    6m (20ft)
  • Spread
    50-60cm (20-24in)
  • Conifer
  • Tree
    Pencil shaped.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Light dappled shade

JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
£15.00 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £13.00 each
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2025
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
Click to see photo

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Syn. J. virginiana 'Skyrocket'
    Pests & Diseases
    aphids, scale insects, webber moth caterpillars, twig blight, honey fungus
    Place of origin
    USA (Rocky Mountains)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Tolerant of full exposure to sea winds
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    Including chalky or sandy soils
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    People
    May cause skin allergy
    People
  • Tree Shape
    Narrowly columnar
Juniperus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
6m (20ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  50-60cm (20-24in)
  

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