ROCKY MOUNTAIN JUNIPER

Plant Name: Rocky Mountain Juniper
Scientific Name: Juniperus scopulorum — Rocky Mountain Juniper, Rocky Mountain Red Cedar
Mature Height: 30–50 ft
Mature Spread: 10–20 ft
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate (6–12 in/year)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low; ~5–10 gal/week while establishing, then ~10–15 gal every 21–30 days once established; increase during extreme heat
Foliage: Blue-green to gray-green, scale-like or awl-shaped, evergreen
Fall Color: Remains blue-green to gray-green
Flower Color: Inconspicuous
Bloom Time: Late winter to spring
Fruit: Small, berry-like blue to dark blue cones with a waxy coating
Hardiness Zones: 3–7 (−40°F to 0°F)
Features: Cold hardy; drought tolerant; narrow upright form; dense evergreen foliage; excellent windbreak and privacy screen; attractive year-round; long-lived
Additional Facts: Rocky Mountain Juniper is native to the Rocky Mountains and high-elevation regions of the western United States. It naturally develops a narrow, pyramidal to columnar form and is particularly well suited to dry, cold climates and well-drained soils.