Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
North America
Habitat
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS virginiana
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Scrub Pine
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया पाइन
skyrocket juniper
In German
Virginia Pine
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Virginia Pine
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Virginia pino
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Βιρτζίνια Pine
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Virginia Pine
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Virginia Pine
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Virginia Pinus
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Pinophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Virginia Pine and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Virginia Pine and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Pine and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Virginia Pine and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Virginia Pine and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Pine and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Virginia Pine flower color:
Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Virginia Pine and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Virginia Pine and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.