Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Abies balsamea var. balsamea, Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-6
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Brown, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used as Christmas Tree
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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
ABIES balsamea
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
Christmas Tree
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
balsam fir
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Balsamtanne
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
le sapin baumier
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
balsamero
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
βάλσαμο ελάτης
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
abeto balsâmico
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
balsam fir
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
balsam ligneis abiegnis
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Balsam Fir
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Balsam Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Balsam Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Balsam Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Balsam Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Balsam Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and Balsam Fir Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Balsam Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Balsam Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Balsam Fir are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color: Not Available
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Balsam Fir flower color: Brown and Pink
- Balsam Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Balsam Fir
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Balsam Fir include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Balsam Fir pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Balsam Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.