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Juniperus scopulorum ‘Wichita Blue’ (Rocky Mountain Juniper)

Rocky Mountain Juniper 'Wichita Blue', Rocky Mountain Red Cedar 'Wichita Blue', Mountain Red Cedar 'Wichita Blue', Colorado Red Cedar 'Wichita Blue', Western Red Cedar 'Wichita Blue', River Juniper 'Wichita Blue', Western Juniper 'Wichita Blue', Cedro Rojo 'Wichita Blue'

Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue', Rocky Mountain Juniper 'Wichita Blue', Rocky Mountain Red Cedar 'Wichita Blue', Mountain Red Cedar 'Wichita Blue', Colorado Red Cedar 'Wichita Blue', Western Red Cedar 'Wichita Blue', River Juniper 'Wichita Blue', Western Juniper 'Wichita Blue', Cedro Rojo 'Wichita Blue', Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree

Prized for its blue or blue-gray foliage, Juniperus scopulorum (Rocky Mountain Juniper) is a slow-growing, compact, conical evergreen conifer that retains its silver-blue color all year. This male Juniper does not produce berries. ‘Wichita Blue’ is a graceful ornamental that is useful for screens and hedges. Drought, salt spray, erosion, and air pollution tolerant, it does not perform well in wet soils, high humidity, or high night temperatures. It is also intolerant to ice.

  • Grows up to 10-15 ft. tall (300-450 cm) and 4-6 ft. wide (120-180 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in any, dry to medium, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils including dry, rocky soils.
  • Perfect as a specimen plant, privacy screen or for city gardens since Rocky Mountain Juniper is tolerant of pollution.
  • Low maintenance, no pruning required.
  • No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for aphids, juniper scale, and caterpillars. Deer tolerant.
  • Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
  • Foliage may cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.
  • Juniperus scopulorum is native to western North America, from southwest Canada to the Great Plains of the United States.

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 7
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Conifers, Shrubs, Trees
Plant Family Cupressaceae
Genus Juniperus
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 10' - 15'
(3m - 4m)
Spread 4' - 6'
(120cm - 180cm)
Spacing 48" - 72"
(120cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Garden Uses Hedges And Screens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Juniperus virginiana,Cedar Oil Tree 'Canaertii', Eastern Red Cedar 'Canaertii', Pencil Cedar 'Canaertii', Red Cedar 'Canaertii', Virginia Cedar 'Canaertii', Virginia Juniper 'Canaertii', Red Juniper 'Canaertii', Carolina Cedar 'Canaertii', Red Savin 'Canaertii', Baton Rouge 'Canaertii', Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree
Juniperus scopulorum, Rocky Mountain Juniper, Rocky Mountain Red Cedar, Mountain Red Cedar, Colorado Red Cedar, Western Red Cedar, River Juniper, Western Juniper, Cedro Rojo, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree
Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Saybrook Gold',Chinese Juniper 'Saybrook Gold', Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold', Evergreen Shrub, Yellow Shrub
Juniperus communis, Common Juniper, Juniper, Juniperus intermedia, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree
Juniperus horizontalis, Creeping Juniper, Creeping Savin, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree
Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca', Silver Eastern Red Cedar 'Glauca', Cedar Oil Tree, Eastern Red Cedar, Pencil Cedar, Red Cedar, Virginia Cedar, Evergreen Shrub, Evergreen Tree

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 7
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Conifers, Shrubs, Trees
Plant Family Cupressaceae
Genus Juniperus
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 10' - 15'
(3m - 4m)
Spread 4' - 6'
(120cm - 180cm)
Spacing 48" - 72"
(120cm - 180cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Garden Uses Hedges And Screens
Garden Styles City and Courtyard
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