Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe
North America
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Copper, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beech tarcrust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Making chairs to parquetry (flooring) and staircases
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Fagus sylvatica
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Copper Beech, European Beech, Purple Beech
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Copper Beech
skyrocket juniper
In German
Copper Beech
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Hêtre pourpre
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Copper Beech
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Copper Beech
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Copper Beech
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Czerwony buk
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Copper Beech
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Copper Beech and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Copper Beech and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Beech and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Beech season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Copper Beech is Loam and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Copper Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Copper Beech and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Copper Beech and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Beech height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Beech and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Copper Beech flower color: Yellow green
Copper Beech leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Copper Beech and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Copper Beech and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Beech pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Copper Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.