Skyrocket Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum ‘Skyrocket’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun
• Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Tolerates heat and drought once established

Bloom Time:

• Not grown for flowers
• Produces small, inconspicuous cones

Size:

Height: 15 to 20 feet
Width: 2 to 3 feet

Attributes:

• Tall, narrow, columnar form
• Evergreen with blue-green, scale-like foliage
• Excellent for vertical accents and tight spaces
• Drought- and salt-tolerant once established
• Deer-resistant and low-maintenance
• Great for privacy screens and formal gardens

Care Tips:

• Prefers well-drained soil; avoid wet or heavy clay
• Water regularly during establishment
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• No pruning required to maintain shape
• Protect from heavy snow or ice accumulation in winter

Pest Watch:

• Generally pest- and disease-resistant
• Monitor for spider mites and juniper blight in hot, humid conditions