Skyrocket Juniper
Elevate your landscape with the Skyrocket Juniper, a striking evergreen designed for vertical appeal in compact spaces. Its tall, narrow columnar shape makes it an excellent choice for privacy screens or as a distinctive accent. Enjoy its rich blue-green foliage year-round, which resists browning and fading. This juniper is exceptionally low-maintenance, requiring no trimming or pruning, and is naturally pest-free. It thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade, growing rapidly by nearly a foot annually. Ideal for urban gardens and areas where a wide tree base is not desired, it offers effortless beauty and growth.
$46.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
787
/ 1131
#787 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-56%
Below average
Mature Height
15.
/ ft
Who it's for
- Excellent Vertical Accent
- High Drought and Cold Tolerance
- Effective Privacy Screening
Who should skip it
- Susceptible to Juniper Tip Blight
- Potential for Splaying or Branch Breakage
- Intolerant of Wet Feet
Key Specs
Mature Height
15 ft.
Mature Width
2-3 ft.
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Fast Growing
Botanical Name
Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Grows Well In Zones
4-9 outdoors
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Deer Resistance
High
Features
- Tall, narrow shape for tight spaces
- Year-round evergreen blue-green foliage
- High drought tolerance and pest-free
- Minimal maintenance; no trimming needed
- Fast-growing, adding nearly a foot yearly
- Ideal for vertical accents
- Maintains color without browning
What customers say
Customers highly value the Skyrocket Juniper for its exceptional vertical accent and narrow privacy screen capabilities. The striking silvery blue foliage and columnar growth habit are frequently praised for adding necessary height in compact areas. Reviewers consistently note the excellent packaging and the robust health of the trees upon delivery. Once established, the junipers demonstrate impressive hardiness and drought tolerance, solidifying their reputation for reliability and high quality. While the long term performance is excellent, some buyers feel the initial size received does not fully match the premium price point. Overall, its unique aesthetic and low maintenance needs make it a strongly recommended landscaping solution for durability.
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