Juniperus virginiana Blue Arrow
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Juniperus scopulorum Blue Arrow is a very narrow upright evergreen conifer with dense ascending branches and vivid steel-blue aromatic foliage, ideal for strong vertical accents and screening in compact spaces.
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Description
Juniperus scopulorum Blue Arrow is a narrowly columnar evergreen conifer with dense ascending branches and vivid steel-blue, aromatic scale foliage. Its slim profile supplies a strong year-round vertical accent while occupying little ground space.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in well-drained chalk, clay, loam, or sandy soil. It accepts acid, neutral, or alkaline conditions, tolerates drought once established, and suits architectural plantings, screens, windbreaks, courtyards, and large containers.
Water deeply during the first growing season, then reduce watering as the root system establishes, never leaving the soil soggy. Apply a general-purpose fertilizer before spring growth. Little routine pruning is needed. The plant is harmful if eaten and may cause a skin reaction, so wear gloves when handling it.
Additional information
| Height | 5 ft – 8 ft |
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| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Synonyms | Juniperus Blue Arrow, Juniperus Blue Arrow Fc, Juniperus scoparius Bleu Arrow, Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow', Juniperus scopulorum Bleu Arrow, Juniperus virginiana Blue Arrow |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | no |
| Aspect | East, South, West, North |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Column, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Low maintenance planting, Urban and courtyard gardens, Architectural planting, Patio and container use, Hedges and screening plants |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Architectural, Screen, Windbreak |
| Years to max height | 20 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Blue Arrow Rocky Mountain Juniper, Blue Arrow Juniper |
| Propagation | Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer and keep them evenly moist while rooting. |
| Pests | May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, caterpillars, and glasshouse red spider mite. |
| Diseases | May be susceptible to Phytophthora root rot, canker, honey fungus, and brown foliage patches. |
| Pruning | Little or no routine pruning is required; remove only dead or damaged growth. |
| Hazardous information | Harmful if eaten and may cause a skin reaction. Wear gloves when handling the plant. |
| Watering instructions | Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season, then reduce frequency once established; avoid soggy soil. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun for the strongest steel-blue color; partial shade is also suitable. |
| Common Name | Juniperus virginiana Blue Arrow |