Moonglow Juniper
Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you chose within the next 21 days. Your plants are actively growing and we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Decker's Nursery
841 Pulaski Road Greenlawn NY 11740
- J. Vancott Nurseries, Llc
630 Pulaski Rd. Greenlawn NY 11740
- East End Trees
168 Townline Road Kings Park NY 11754
- Prianti Farms, Inc.
47 E. Deer Park Rd. Dix Hills NY 11746
| Botanical Pronunciation | ju-NIP-er-us skop-u-LO-rum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 20 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Give this robust gray Juniper lots of space. It is a rugged and reliable plant for large-scale screening, massive hedges and windbreaks. Also works well as a single specimen in lawns or in conjunction with other groundcovers. Use as a corner element streetside or to interrupt long fence lines. Include a topiary form of this plant in a porch or entryway container planting. As its name suggests, the silver-gray foliage will reflect light under strong moonlight. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Topiary, Windbreak, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Tolerates Road Salt |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
Easily grown in a wide range of soils, including clay, alkaline and compacted soils; avoid wet, soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3 - 7
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!