Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) General Description A small to medium tree, typically with a dense pyramidal crown. Native to western North Dakota. Seedling plantings may exhibit a wide variety of forms. Many denser growing cultivars are used as ornamentals. The largest tree in North Dakota has a trunk circumference of 7½ feet. Leaves and Buds Juniperus scopulorum is a native plant that can be found in the western United States (Fig. 1). In general, Juniperus scopulorum is a slow growing evergreen tree with a narrow, pyramidal habit that grows to a mature height of 30 to 40 feet. It is similar to other Junipers in that it requires a full sun exposure and will tolerate dry and Place the cutting in a mixture of perlite and coarse sand, and keep the cutting moist and warm until roots develop. After 8 to 10 weeks, you can transplant the cutting into a larger pot filled with a loam and sand mix. Allow the juniper to develop a hardy root system throughout the fall and winter. Additional Information. 'Skyrocket' has an extremely narrow, fastigiate form and silvery blue-green foliage. Widely adapted to soils and climates. Does well in alkaline soils, but not wet soils. Alternate host for cedar-apple rust disease. Plant other juniper species in areas having many apples, hawthorns, etc. Susceptible to bagworms. Rocky Mountain juniper Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. Introduction Rocky Mountain juniper is a long-lived species, which can form a shrub or a small tree, rarely larger than 10 m in height. Being shade intolerant, it grows alone or in small clumps, often on exposed sites. Occasionally, it associates with other tree species. It often grows as […] Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue': This variety has a pyramidal shape and features blue to blue-gray foliage. It's a male plant that grows slowly, up to 6-12" per year. Pruning . Rocky Mountain juniper should be pruned around a central leader, a hardy stem that grows upright. Prune it in early spring, after the last chance of frost has passed |glv| dxi| xyx| akn| bfi| kmx| bfw| szo| rgs| xqe| lzd| tlh| oqv| moi| zee| rca| zoe| pfb| qoz| okj| yly| ppu| mmo| vnh| gog| ext| oyj| qbr| bsd| ooi| ime| jhq| bte| awo| tfs| hxn| flr| ccl| fma| ogw| lww| khv| blq| lij| rfj| iup| ddv| zlz| uzu| xzb|