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    JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
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    JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

    Commonly known as Rocky Mountain juniper

    Narrow columnar habit and striking blue grey colour
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    2 to 3 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    £15.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £13.00 each
    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.
     
    Plant Details
    • 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)
    • Evergreen
      Paired, sharply pointed, scale-like leaves lie flat along the branches
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • harmful if eaten
      People
    • may cause skin allergy
      People
    • Narrowly columnar
    • Mature Size
      6m (20ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        50-60cm (20-24in)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Coastal / windswept
      Tolerant of full exposure to sea winds
    • Soil Conditions
      Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
      Including chalky or sandy soils
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
      Light dappled shade
    Juniperus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide
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    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
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    Slug Pellets
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