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Wichita Blue' Rocky Mountain Juniper 15 Gallon

Wichita Blue' Rocky Mountain Juniper 15 Gallon

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SKU:NSE0184-RedCrocus

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Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue' Information Page
Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'

Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'

Description

The 'Wichita Blue' Rocky Mountain Juniper is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its striking silvery-blue foliage. This conical-shaped conifer is perfect for adding year-round color and texture to gardens. Its dense, upright growth makes it an excellent choice for privacy screens or as a focal point in landscape designs.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, and as a specimen plant in gardens. It can also be used in mixed borders and is suitable for urban environments due to its tolerance to pollution.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Wichita Blue' Rocky Mountain Juniper
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Reaches up to 15-20 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other conifers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the ground surface.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers dry to medium moisture levels
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Adaptable to a variety of soil types, including sandy and clay soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning required; shape as needed in early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch base to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as it was in the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Protect from strong winds to prevent damage to branches
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