Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
-
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
American Beech
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Amerikanische Buche
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
faia americano
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Latin fagi
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
-
Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and American Beech
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and American Beech Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and American Beech are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and American Beech
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.