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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 4–11Climate 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) — shaping can be done to maintain its size and maintain aesthetics; the juniper produces berry-like cones
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) — conifer / tree for full; making it a versatile component in the garden
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Its dense, silvery-blue needles and berry-like, bluish cones enhance year-round interest; depending, image 52
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus Scopulorum) — Ideal for windbreaks and privacy screens; the Rocky Mountain Juniper is an excellent choice for, image 53

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