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Rocky Mountain Juniper

Juniperus Scopulorum

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Overview

The Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) is a resilient evergreen that adorns the landscape with a conical to columnar shape, reaching heights of 30-40 feet and spreads up to 3-15 feet. Its dense, silvery-blue needles and berry-like, bluish cones enhance year-round interest. Ideal for windbreaks and privacy screens, this drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring full sun and well-drained soils.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–11Type Conifer, TreeClimate Alpine, Temperate
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — This color palette serves to add a calming yet stately tone to any garden design
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — making it a versatile component in the garden; reaching heights of 30-40 feet and spreads up to 3-15 feetRocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — conifer / tree for fullRocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — it tolerates a wide range of temperatures and elevations; it prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partialRocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Regular pruning is not necessary but; this species is highly valued in landscape design for its robust natureRocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — reaching heights of 30-40 feet and spreads up to 3-15 feet; this drought-tolerant native thrives in, image 51Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — evergreen conifer endemic to the western United States+66

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — This color palette serves to add a calming yet stately tone to any garden design
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — making it a versatile component in the garden; reaching heights of 30-40 feet and spreads up to 3-15 feet
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — conifer / tree for full
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — it tolerates a wide range of temperatures and elevations; it prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Regular pruning is not necessary but; this species is highly valued in landscape design for its robust nature
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — reaching heights of 30-40 feet and spreads up to 3-15 feet; this drought-tolerant native thrives in, image 51
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — evergreen conifer endemic to the western United States
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — the Rocky Mountain Juniper features attractive; scientifically named Juniperus scopulorum
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Its dense, silvery-blue needles and berry-like, bluish cones enhance year-round interest; depending on the
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — this drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 3-7; conifer / tree for full
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Its dense, silvery-blue needles and berry-like, bluish cones enhance year-round interest
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — evergreen conifer endemic to the western United States; it tolerates a wide range of temperatures and elevations
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — depending on the growing conditions and cultivar selected.<br><br>Renowned for its dense
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Ideal for windbreaks and privacy screens
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — it matures to a height of approximately 30 to 40 feet with a spread of 3 to 15 feet
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — that start out as a bluish white and mature to a dark blue-purple
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — that start out as a bluish white and mature to a dark blue-purple; commonly called juniper berries
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — it tolerates a wide range of temperatures and elevations
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — the Rocky Mountain Juniper is an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes; regular pruning is not necessary
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — making it a versatile component in the garden
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — it matures to a height of approximately 30 to 40 feet with a spread of 3 to 15 feet; that start out as a bluish
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — the juniper produces berry-like cones
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — depending on the growing conditions and cultivar selected.<br><br>Renowned for its dense; shaping can be done
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