How big do blue arrow junipers get?

12 to 15 feet
After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 12 to 15 feet (4 – 5 m) tall and only 2 feet (60 cm) wide, an annual growth rate of 15 to 18 inches (37 – 45 cm).

How fast does Blue Arrow Juniper grow?

12 to 18 inches a year
Fast growing – 12 to 18 inches a year; a great shade of rich silver-blue; tough, reliable, cold-hardy and drought resistant; and the perfect accent plant with many uses around the garden.

How much sun does a Blue Arrow Juniper need?

Blue Arrow Junipers perform best in full sun. They are very adaptable and can tolerate any soil that is well-drained. After planting, add one to two inches of mulch to help keep the soil moist and reduce weeds and hand watering needs.

Will Blue Arrow Juniper grow in shade?

Cultural Needs. Junipers cannot thrive in full shade, but many varieties can survive in partial shade with varying degrees of success. Generally, the plants will need at least full morning sunlight with only light or dappled afternoon shade. Junipers grow better in slightly dry soil.

What kind of plant is blue arrow juniper?

Juniperus scopulorum ‘Blue Arrow’. Rocky Mountain juniper ‘Blue Arrow’. AGM plants. AGM plants have been through a rigorous trial and assessment programme. They are: Excellent for ordinary use in appropriate conditions. Available to buy.

Where does Juniperus scopulorum grow in the Rockies?

Juniperus scopulorum, commonly called Rocky Mountain juniper or Colorado red cedar, is native to the Rocky Mountains from Alberta to Texas and in other mountainous areas from British Columbia south to Arizona. In the Rockies, it is typically found in dry, rocky, foothills above 5000 feet in elevation.

What kind of disease does Juniperus scopulorum have?

Juniperus scopulorum ‘Skyrocket’. The cultivar ‘Skyrocket’ is a very popular ornamental plant in gardens, grown for its very slender, strictly erect growth habit. Due to its disposition for a fungal disease, namely cedar apple rust, caused by Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae.

How big are the seeds of Juniperus scopulorum?

The seed cones are berry-like, globose to bilobed, 6–9 millimetres (0.24–0.35 in) in diameter, dark blue with a pale blue-white waxy bloom, and contain two seeds (rarely one or three); they are mature in about 18 months and are eaten by wildlife. The pollen cones are 2–4 millimetres (0.079–0.157 in) long, and shed their pollen in early spring.