Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Azores Juniper,Eastern Prickly Juniper,Ryukyu Juniper
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
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, 4, 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
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Needs more water during establishment
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Appetite enhancer, Skin wounds, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Spartan'
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
Spartan juniper
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
Spartan Juniper
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Chinesischer Wacholder
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
genévrier de Chine
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Spartan Juniper
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Spartan Juniper
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Juniperus chinensis
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Jałowiec chiński
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Spartan Juniper
Phylum
Pinophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Juniperus
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Spartan Juniper
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Spartan Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Spartan Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spartan Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Spartan Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spartan Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Skyrocket Juniper and Spartan Juniper Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Spartan Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Spartan Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Spartan Juniper are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color: Not Available
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Spartan Juniper flower color: White
- Spartan Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Spartan Juniper
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Spartan Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spartan Juniper 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 Spartan Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.