Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
North-Central United States
Types
Not available
Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Bog Garden, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Black
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
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Antiseptic, Digestive, Diuretic, Laxative, Pectoral, Poultice, Salve, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Gum, Pitch, Repellent, String, Tannin, Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Waterproofing, Wood is used in construction
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
PICEA glauca 'Densata'
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
White Spruce
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Weiß-Fichte
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Épinette blanche
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Picea glauca
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Pinheiro-do-canadá
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Black Hills Spruce Tree
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Picea glauca
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Black Hills Spruce
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Black Hills Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Black Hills Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Hills Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Black Hills Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Hills Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and Black Hills Spruce Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Black Hills Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Black Hills Spruce height is 1,219.20 cm and width 365.76 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Black Hills Spruce are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color: Not Available
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Black Hills Spruce flower color: Not Available
- Black Hills Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Black Hills Spruce
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Black Hills Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Hills Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Hills Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.