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Candelabra Rocky Mountain Juniper-Unique upright branching 10/12' h B&B

Candelabra Rocky Mountain Juniper-Unique upright branching 10/12' h B&B

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Juniperus scopulorum 'Candelabra' Information Page
Juniperus scopulorum 'Candelabra'

Juniperus scopulorum 'Candelabra'

Description

Juniperus scopulorum 'Candelabra', commonly known as the Candelabra Rocky Mountain Juniper, is a distinctive evergreen shrub known for its unique, upright branching habit. Its dense, blue-green foliage provides year-round interest and is perfect for creating a natural privacy screen or a striking focal point in the landscape.

Suggested Uses

This juniper is ideal for use in rock gardens, as a specimen plant, or in mixed borders. Its unique form makes it a great choice for adding vertical interest to the garden. It can also be used for erosion control on slopes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Juniperus scopulorum 'Candelabra'
  • Common Name Common Name: Candelabra' Rocky Mountain Juniper
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 10-15 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 junipers, pines, and drought-tolerant perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly during the first growing season
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or rocky soils, but adaptable to a range of soil types
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates dry conditions
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: No special care needed; naturally hardy in its zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds
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