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Gray Gleam Juniper
Juniperus scopulorum 'Gray Gleam'
Pronunciation: ju-NIP-er-us skop-u-LO-rum
SKU #05250
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Slow grower to 15 ft. tall and 5 to 7 ft. wide.
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| Description | Attractive, columnar form good for an accent. Excellent contrast when planted against a backdrop of dark green. Dense, silvery-gray foliage intensifies its coloring in winter. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
| Landscape Use | Windbreak |
| Design Ideas | This silver-gray Juniper is a rugged plant for screening, massive hedges and windbreaks. Also works well as a specimen in lawns or with other groundcovers. Use as a corner element or to increase contrast among other deeper green background plants. Good choice for narrow sideyards. Grow as a hedge row, a cluster in large-shrub landscapes or as a single specimen. |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Catmint (Nepeta); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Description | Attractive, columnar form good for an accent. Excellent contrast when planted against a backdrop of dark green. Dense, silvery-gray foliage intensifies its coloring in winter. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Columnar |
Style
| Landscape Use | Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This silver-gray Juniper is a rugged plant for screening, massive hedges and windbreaks. Also works well as a specimen in lawns or with other groundcovers. Use as a corner element or to increase contrast among other deeper green background plants. Good choice for narrow sideyards. Grow as a hedge row, a cluster in large-shrub landscapes or as a single specimen. |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Catmint (Nepeta); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Gray Gleam Juniper produce flowers?
Conifer; prized for foliage.
Is Gray Gleam Juniper evergreen or deciduous?
Gray Gleam Juniper is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Gray Gleam Juniper?
Gray Gleam Juniper is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds.
Is Gray Gleam Juniper resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Gray Gleam Juniper grow?
Gray Gleam Juniper has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Gray Gleam Juniper?
Gray Gleam Juniper grows in an Columnar habit.
Where can I use Gray Gleam Juniper in my landscape?
Gray Gleam Juniper is suitable for: Windbreak.
How can I use Gray Gleam Juniper in my garden design?
This silver-gray Juniper is a rugged plant for screening, massive hedges and windbreaks. Also works well as a specimen in lawns or with other groundcovers. Use as a corner element or to increase contrast among other deeper green background plants. Good choice for narrow sideyards. Grow as a hedge row, a cluster in large-shrub landscapes or as a single specimen.
What color is the foliage of Gray Gleam Juniper?
Gray Gleam Juniper has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Gray Gleam Juniper?
Good companion plants for Gray Gleam Juniper include: Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Catmint (Nepeta); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus).
How do I care for Gray Gleam Juniper?
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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