Rocky Mountain Juniper
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5Will it grow where I live?
Rocky Mountain Juniper is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Height
- 10 m
- Spread
- 4 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 300 years
- First yield
- after 9 years
- Hardiness
- zone 3–7
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- very dry – moist
- pH
- 5.3 – 8.6
Uses
Growing
Juniperus scopulorum prefers full sun and well-drained soils including clay, loam, sand, and rocky soils. It tolerates drought and dry conditions once established. Water moderately when young and ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Minimal pruning is needed, best done in late winter or early spring.
Frequently asked questions
Rocky Mountain Juniper: how big does it get?
Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 10 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 4 m. Growth is medium.
Rocky Mountain Juniper: what site does it need?
Rocky Mountain Juniper tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range very dry – moist. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Rocky Mountain Juniper: is it hardy?
Rocky Mountain Juniper is listed as hardy in zone 3–7 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Rocky Mountain Juniper: will it grow in Central Europe?
Rocky Mountain Juniper is hardy to zone 3 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 3 upwards.
Rocky Mountain Juniper: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Rocky Mountain Juniper are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
Rocky Mountain Juniper: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 2/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 5/10.
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