Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States
North America
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Pyramidal
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Dwarf Blue Spruce
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Dwarf Blue Spruce
skyrocket juniper
In German
Dwarf Blue Spruce
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Dwarf Blue Spruce
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Enano Blue Spruce
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Νάνος Blue Spruce
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Anão Blue Spruce
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Dwarf Blue Spruce
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Blue dwarf Spruce
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
Piceoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Blue Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Blue Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Dwarf Blue Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color:
Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Dwarf Blue Spruce and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce 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.