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, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
9-1
  
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
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
  
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown, Chocolate
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
  
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
  
Dark Green, Gold, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
  
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
  
Astringent, Cramps, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
  
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
  
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
  
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'
  
QUERCUS macrocarpa
  
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
  
Burr Oak, Mossycup Oak
  
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
  
Burr Oak
  
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
  
Burr Oak
  
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
  
Burr Oak
  
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
  
Burr Oak
  
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
  
Burr Oak
  
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
  
Burr Oak
  
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
  
Burr Oak
  
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
  
Burr Oak
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Fagaceae
  
Genus
Juniperus
  
Quercus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cherokee
  
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Burr Oak
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Burr Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Burr Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Burr Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Burr Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Burr Oak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Skyrocket Juniper and Burr Oak Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Burr Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Burr Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Burr Oak are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color: Not Available
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Burr Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Burr Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Burr Oak
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Burr Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Burr Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Burr Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.