Description
Skyrocket Juniper is a Great Evergreen for Smaller Spaces
Skyrocket Juniper has unique blue-green foliage that doesn’t take up a lot of space. It stays just 2 to 4 feet wide with no pruning. It is fast-growing and very drought-tolerant once established.
Skyrocket Juniper’s amazing blue-green foliage is a great contrast with other green plants. This juniper tolerates road and sea salt and is considered a hardier version of the Italian Cypress. Skyrocket Juniper is ideal for mass plantings along the property line, entranceways, and privacy.
| Mature Height | 15-20 feet |
| Mature Width | 2-4 feet |
| Sunlight | Full – Partial |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Drought tolerance | Good |
| Grow zones | 3 to 9 |
| Botanical Name | Juniperus virginiana ‘Skyrocket’ |
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does the Skyrocket Juniper Tree grow?
This Juniper is considered a fast grower, growing approximately 2 feet a year. It is a faster grower than the Blue Point and Blue Arrow junipers.
Can the Skyrocket Juniper Tree be planted in shade?
Although the Skyrocket Juniper Tree can tolerate some shade, it is a sun lover that will do best with at least 6 hours of full sun a day.
Is the Skyrocket Juniper Tree hardy/strong?
Yes, the Skyrocket Juniper Tree is heat and cold resistant, it is resistant to disease and pests, and it is drought tolerant once established.
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