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Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

Image of Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

James H. Schutte

Family

Cupressaceae

Botanical Name

Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'

Plant Common Name

Rocky Mountain Juniper, Skyrocket Juniper

General Description

The tall, strikingly narrow silhouette and feathery, blue-green foliage of 'Skyrocket' stand out like an exclamation point in the landscape. A cultivar of Rocky Mountain juniper, it is well-adapted to dry, cold climates and poor, rocky soils. In areas with cold winters, this cultivar makes a good replacement for Italian cypress, to which it is sometimes compared.

Growing best in full sun, these evergreens are adaptable to a range of soils, provided they are well-drained. The statuesque, pencil-like form of ‘Skyrocket’ develops best if grown in lean, sharply-drained soils. It is a fine choice for adding structure, drama and vertical appeal to waterwise plantings and rock gardens.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    7 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    3 - 7

  • Sunset Zone

    1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Needled or Scaled Evergreen

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Height

    15'-20' / 4.6m - 6.1m

  • Width

    2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m

  • Native To

    North America

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam

  • Tolerances

    Drought

  • Growth Rate

    Slow

  • Water Requirements

    Drought Tolerant

  • Habit

    Narrow Upright/Fastigiate

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Insignificant

  • Fruit Color

    Dark Blue, Black

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Blue Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Blue Green

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Blue Green

  • Bark Color

    Brown

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    Yes

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Bark Texture

    Exfoliating

  • Usage

    Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Self-Sowing

    No