Wichita Blue Juniper
Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
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Botanical Pronunciation | ju-NIP-er-us skop-u-LO-rum |
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Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 15 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Design Ideas | Give this robust silver-blue 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. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Windbreak, 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, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Tolerates Road Salt |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat. |
Companion Plants | Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Catmint (Nepeta); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Barberry (Berberis) |
Easily grown in a wide range of soils, including clay, alkaline and compacted soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-7

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