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Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

Skyrocket Columnar Juniper

Plant photo of: Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

Skyrocket Juniper has blue green foliage on vertically growing branches that create a spire-like form. It is suitable for planting where space is limited or where a large blue exclamation point is needed! It needs full sunlight. Junipers are highly combustible plants. -Fort Collins Nursery

 

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.

Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.