Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-11
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
21,22
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Needs Very high moisture
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, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
Saururus cernuus
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Saururus cernuus
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
-
Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Saururus cernuus
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.