Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America
Mexico
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
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
12, 13
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue 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
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
candelabra
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Kandelaber
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
candélabre
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Candelabra
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Candelabra
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
świeczniki
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
candelabra
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Araucaria
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Candelabra
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Skyrocket Juniper and Candelabra Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Candelabra are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color:
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Candelabra
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra pruning is done 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.