Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
North America
Types
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Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
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
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
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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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
Rocky Mountain juniper
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
Juniperus scopulorum
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Juniperus scopulorum
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Juniperus scopulorum
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Juniperus scopulorum
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Juniperus scopulorum
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Juniperus scopulorum
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Juniperus scopulorum
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Juniperus scopulorum
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Juniperus
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Skyrocket Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
- Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.