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 4–11Climate Alpine, Temperate

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — reaching heights of 30-40 feet and spreads up to 3-15 feet

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Alpine, Temperate

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Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Regular pruning is not necessary but

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — making it a versatile component in the garden

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — this drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 3-7; conifer / tree for full

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — preferring full sun and well-drained soils; evergreen conifer endemic to the western United States

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) — Ideal for windbreaks and privacy screens; the Rocky Mountain Juniper is an excellent choice for water-wise

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — scientifically named Juniperus scopulorum; this color palette serves to add a calming yet stately tone to any

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) — This species is highly valued in landscape design for its robust nature and aesthetic appeal; ideal for

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — With a slow to moderate growth rate; it matures to a height of approximately 30 to 40 feet with a spread of 3

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — the Rocky Mountain Juniper features attractive; scientifically named Juniperus scopulorum

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — depending on the growing conditions and cultivar selected.<br><br>Renowned for its dense; shaping can be done

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 Rocky Mountain Juniper is an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes; regular pruning is not necessary

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — scale-like foliage ranging in color from blue-green to a silvery hue, image 38

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) — commonly called juniper berries; with a slow to moderate growth rate

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — This color palette serves to add a calming yet stately tone to any garden design; becoming more

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — the juniper produces berry-like cones; its dense, silvery-blue needles and berry-like, bluish cones enhance

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) — It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade; preferring full sun and well-drained soils

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — becoming more drought-tolerant and pest-resistant in proper conditions; the Rocky Mountain Juniper features

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) — Regular pruning is not necessary but; this species is highly valued in landscape design for its robust nature

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