Rocky Mountain juniper
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A pyramid-shaped evergreen conifer to a height of 15m with green-blue, scale-like leaves from which many garden cultivars have been bred. The bark is red-brown and the fruit is blue-black
Scientific classification
- Species
- Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus scopulorum)
- Genus
- Juniperus
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Conifers · Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Rocky Mountain juniper
Distribution map
W. Canada to Northern Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Rocky Mountain juniper
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Rocky Mountain juniper care guide
- Minimal watering once established, allow full dry between waters
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Minimal watering once established, allow full dry between waters
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-strength evergreen feed single application early spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil. Junipers need little if any pruning. Useful in hot sunny sites
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to phytophthora, canker and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars
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