Hardiness
Zone 3
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Rocky Mountain Juniper 'Wichita Blue'
FamilyCupressaceae
Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue' is a conifer with a naturally columnar habit, taller than it is wide, prized for its very bright silvery-blue evergreen foliage that retains its color all year round. It forms a dense column ideal for structuring hedges, linear plantings, or isolated focal points. Undemanding, very hardy, and tolerant of drought once established, it adapts to many soil types provided they are well-drained. Its moderate growth allows it to maintain a neat silhouette without pruning, and its extreme cold hardiness makes it a reliable choice for northern gardens. This stable, easy-to-care-for, and year-round decorative conifer is a sure bet for landscaping designs seeking verticality, color, and robustness.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodNot significant
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorBlue-green
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingSmall decorative bluish galls
Maximum height2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Maximum width2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C
