15 Seeds Rocky Mountain Juniper Juniperus scopulorum Evergreen Tree
Rocky Mountain Juniper is a hardy evergreen conifer native to the Rocky Mountain region, valued for its blue-green foliage and rugged, upright form. It offers year-round structure and texture, making it a handsome choice for windbreaks, privacy screens, and ornamental landscapes alike.
This juniper works well as a specimen tree, in mixed borders, or as part of a native planting scheme. Its dense branching provides cover for wildlife, and the foliage can be used in decorative arrangements. Growth is steady but moderate, developing a narrow, conical to columnar habit over time.
Species: Juniperus scopulorum
Type: Evergreen conifer
Plant_Habit: Upright, narrow conical to columnar
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Zones: 3 to 7
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow in moist medium and keep cool
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil
Spacing: 10 to 15 feet apart
Notes: Drought tolerant once established