Deer Resistance Rating : Lowest Resistance Highest Resistance Recommended Spacing : Spacing of approx 2 1/2 feet apart is recommended for most privacy screen or border plantings. The occurrence of both Phomopsis, and canker can be more prevalent if conditions are overly moist / wet. Regular yearly inspections are recommended to monitor any possible problems. Diseases / Insects : Phomopsis blight, canker, and Cedar Apple Rust have all been spotted on this variety.as is the case with most any J. Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts : None to mention Minor bronzing in winter months in colder climates. Foliage Color & Texture : Evergreen - very light green to yellow base, with nice bright yellow outer foliage. Soil Preference : Average to slightly acidic & sandy - well drained. Sometimes has trouble dealing with high heat & humidity, as well as high night time temperatures. Growth rate, and foliage density will both suffer slightly when planted in shady locations.
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Sun Exposure : Full sun preferred, but will tolerate some partial shade as well. Growth Rate : Moderate ( 6" - 10" avg per yr ) There are also several sources within the landscape / horticultural industries that still list Skyrocket Juniper as a member of the Juniperus virginiana family - but proper classification of this variety would put them in the J. Skyrocket has been around for years.whereas Blue Arrow is a fairly recent market introduction. We choose to grow Skyrocket, and market them as such, due to the fact that Skyrocket was the first of the two varieties ( Skyrocket & Blue Arrow ) to be introduced & developed. We noticed absolutely NO distinctions between the two, no differences to speak of whatsoever. We have grown specimens that were labeled as both Skyrocket, as well as Blue Arrow - multiple specimens of each, and all were grown within close proximity to one another. Our opinion / stance on this subject is that the two names are synonymous, and both pertain to the same plant variety. There are several opinions as to whether there is any difference between the two varieties, or whether they are even two separate varieties at all. There is much confusion out there in regards to the Skyrocket juniper variety versus another variety called Blue Arrow Juniper. Beautifully elegant for use around large entryways, gates, or even just to hide that old gutter downspout. The tallest, narrowest juniper out there. It's a very striking, dramatic plant when used as a cluster planting against a large fence or building or in formal plantings. Its short, compact, silvery blue foliage is evergreen with virtually no change from season to season. $69.99, 4' B&B $134.99, 5' #15 Cont.$149.This plant has a tall and extremely narrow, columnar growth habit. This is a selection of a native North American species.Ģ.5' #5 Cont. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more.
It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Skyrocket Juniper will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Skyrocket Juniper is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone. Skyrocket Juniper is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. It produces silvery blue berries from late spring to late winter. The scale-like sprays of foliage are highly ornamental and remain powder blue throughout the winter. It has attractive powder blue evergreen foliage. Skyrocket Juniper is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the landscape for its rigidly columnar form. An extremely narrow, rigid tall evergreen shrub, with soft blue-green needle-like foliage all season long use with caution, can be rather abrupt in the landscape, makes a curious, almost formal tall evergreen hedge when planted in a row
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