Botanical profile

Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'

Latin name
Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'
Common name
Rocky Mountain Juniper 'Wichita Blue'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Cupressaceae

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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, dry to well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Not significant
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small decorative bluish galls
Foliage color
Blue-green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Columnar
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Width
2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate
fast
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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