An extremely narrow, pencil-thin juniper with silvery blue-grey foliage forming a tall vertical spire. Perfect for tight spaces, formal accents and slim screens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 5 m H × 70 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Skyrocket Juniper
Botanically, Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' is a moderate-growing tree in the Cupressaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 70 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage.
Where to grow Skyrocket Juniper
Skyrocket Juniper suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Skyrocket Juniper does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 50 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Skyrocket Juniper is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Skyrocket Juniper in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Skyrocket Juniper in the garden
Skyrocket Juniper earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, a fast screen or informal hedge and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Skyrocket Juniper with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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