Blue Arrow Juniper Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow' 5/6' B&B
An improved selection with tight, bright blue foliage and a very narrow, upright form. Perfect as a tall, narrow screen where space is limited. Makes a colorful addition to the garden. Produces silvery blue berries from late spring to late winter. Evergreen.
CARE
Easily grown in a wide range of soils, including clay, alkaline and compacted soils; avoid wet, soggy soils. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
DETAIL
Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 15 ft. tall, only 2 ft. wide. |
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Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
Design Ideas | This outstanding columnar form is the Italian Cypress of colder climates for lending a decidedly formal or Mediterranean character to gardens.. Plant as a hedge for tall narrow privacy screen. A beautiful dark green background for beds and borders. Use a matched pair to flank art, fountain or gateway. A popular candidate in small irregular groups soften corners and highlight entries in foundation planting. Produces an exceptional dark background for brightly colored accent shrubs and garden art. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean, Rustic |
Growth Habit | Narrow |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Windbreak, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Urban Garden |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution, Tolerates Road Salt |
Water Needs | Low |
Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |