Juniperus scopulorum Moonglow
$284.99
A tall silvery blue evergreen that builds dense privacy screens and windbreaks with a broad pyramidal outline.
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Description
Silvery blue foliage gives Juniperus scopulorum Moonglow a luminous evergreen presence through winter, while its dense broad-pyramidal form creates an effective screen or windbreak.
Give this substantial conifer full sun and well-drained soil with room to reach about 6 m tall and 2.4 m wide. Water deeply during its first growing season, then reduce frequency as roots establish.
Feed before spring growth and prune annually only when shaping is wanted. The plant is harmful if eaten and may irritate skin, so wear gloves when handling.
Additional information
| Height | 10 ft – 20 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 8 ft |
| Synonyms | Juniperus Moonglow, Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow', Juniperus virginiana Moonglow |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Pyramidal |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Architectural planting, Hedges and screening plants, Xeriscape |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Hedge, Screen, Windbreak |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun in well-drained soil, including clay, loam, sand, or chalk; avoid wet, soggy conditions. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Moonglow Rocky Mountain Juniper |
| Blomidon Item No | 120778, 120779, 117873, 104665, 104664, 120780, 120781, 120766, 117874, 117875, 115741, MO23012710, JUNSCMG11010G, 202016704, 201827205, 201703102, 202067771 |
| Usps | Silvery blue foliage stays attractive through winter., A dense broad-pyramidal crown suits large privacy screens., Broad-pyramidal silver-blue foliage gives structure in every season. |
| Pests | May be affected by aphids, juniper scale, and caterpillars. |
| Diseases | May be affected by Phytophthora, canker, and honey fungus. |
| Pruning | Prune annually to shape. |
| Hazardous information | The plant is harmful if eaten and may irritate skin; wear gloves when handling. |
| Watering instructions | Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season, then reduce frequency once established. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun. |