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Cupressaceae
Trees and shrubs
Rocky Mountain Juniper 'Moonglow'
Hardiness
Zone 3
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Family
Cupressaceae
Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow', also known as the 'Moonglow' Rocky Mountain juniper, is an evergreen conifer highly valued for its elegant silhouette and luminous silver-blue coloration. This variety develops a narrow, dense pyramidal habit that brings structure and verticality to landscape designs. Its foliage, composed of fine silver-blue scales, creates an almost metallic effect in the sun and remains decorative throughout the year. Very hardy and tolerant, this juniper adapts well to poor, dry, or sandy soils and resists windy conditions as well as urban pollution. Its steady growth and naturally symmetrical form make it an excellent choice for narrow hedges, screens, or as an accent plant in contemporary gardens.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Weak, rarely needed
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorNot specified
Foliage colorBlue-green
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingBluish-grey berries typical of junipers
Maximum height6 m (20 ft)
Maximum width2 m (6 ft)
Growth rateFast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature-40°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
