Rocky Mountain Juniper
Rocky Mountain juniper is an upright, native evergreen tree. It grows naturally throughout the Rocky Mountains, including the foothills areas of Colorado Springs.
Rocky Mountain juniper has a pyramid shape and dark green to blue green scales (needles). It is an excellent option for an extremely drought-tolerant, low-maintenance evergreen tree.
There have been many cultivars developed from the native species that are more uniform, smaller, narrower or more blue in color. Many of these cultivars are better suited to landscapes than the native species. Check with your local nursery to see which cultivars are available for sale.
Junipers are not recommended for homes with wildfire risk.
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Rocky Mountain Juniper
Rocky Mountain juniper is an upright, native evergreen tree. It grows naturally throughout the Rocky Mountains, including the foothills areas of Colorado Springs.
Rocky Mountain juniper has a pyramid shape and dark green to blue green scales (needles). It is an excellent option for an extremely drought-tolerant, low-maintenance evergreen tree.
There have been many cultivars developed from the native species that are more uniform, smaller, narrower or more blue in color. Many of these cultivars are better suited to landscapes than the native species. Check with your local nursery to see which cultivars are available for sale.
Junipers are not recommended for homes with wildfire risk.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Juniperus scopulorum
Pronunciation
jew-NIP-er-us skop-oo-LOR-um
Mature Height
20 to 30 ft.
Mature Spread
8 to 15 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
negligible
Bloom time
inconspicuous
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
western North America
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
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