![]() Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue': Compact, conical shape with blue to blue-gray foliage, male plant. ![]() Juniperus scopulorum ''Blue Arrow': Narrow, upright growth with blue-green foliage. Juniperus scopulorum ' Blue Creeper': Blue foliage, low-growing, mounding shape. ![]() There are numerous Juniperus scopulorum cultivars with slightly different foliage and growth patterns. Fertilizers that are high in nitrogen (16-4-8 NPK) will promote lush green growth. However, if you do feed the tree, the juniper will benefit from a slow-release fertilizer feeding in early spring and once again during the growing season. It is usually unnecessary to fertilize this tree unless you have a soil deficiency. In rainy areas, they may be susceptible to blights which causes the dieback of the stem tips.īecause they prefer low-humidity areas, the trees are susceptible to injury or death from fires due to their thin, stringy bark and the volatile oils contained in the branches. Skyrocket junipers prefer cooler climates and low humidity. The trees do not fare well in areas with wet winters and can develop root rot. Newly planted trees should be watered deeply once a week or so for several months to establish deep roots and then watered sparingly. Once established, the trees seldom require supplemental watering. The soil pH should be neutral - not too acidic or alkaline. It can tolerate periods of drought, salt spray, and erosion. Soggy soils will result in root rot and stunted growth. This tree is adaptable to loam, rocky, sandy, and even clay soils, the area must be well-draining. While some cultivars can withstand partial shade, the trees will thrive when planted in full sun or in a location with 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. If you desire heavy cone production, plant male and female specimens near each other.
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