Juniper — Rocky Mountain
Juniperus scopulorum
Juniper — Rocky Mountain (Juniperus scopulorum) is a Colorado-native tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 15–30 ft tall and 4–15 ft wide, and needs low water. Host for Cedar Apple Rust.
Colorado nativelow water15–30 ft tall and 4–15 ft wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Rating
- Recommended
- Botanical name
- Juniperus scopulorum
- Variety / cultivar
- Rocky Mountain
- Type
- Tree
- Mature size
- 15–30 ft tall and 4–15 ft wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.0–8.2
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- high
- Good for
- slope, south wall
Planting & establishment
Water deeply every 7–10 days through the first 2 summers (less for xeric pines in heavy clay — they're prone to root rot). Winter water 1–2×/month October–March when soil is dry and unfrozen — evergreens transpire year-round. Year 3: taper to twice per month in summer; only during extreme drought thereafter.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Juniper — Rocky Mountain good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Juniper — Rocky Mountain is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
- How big does Juniper — Rocky Mountain get?
- It matures to about 15–30 ft tall and 4–15 ft wide.
- How much water does Juniper — Rocky Mountain need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Juniper — Rocky Mountain native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
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See also
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Juniper — 'Blue Point'
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Juniper — One – Seed
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Juniper — Rocky Mountain – 'Welchii', 'Gray Gleam', 'Cologreen', 'Wichita Blue', 'Moonglow'
Juniperus scopulorum
Juniper — Rocky Mountain – 'Medora', 'Skyrocket', 'Woodward'
Juniperus scopulorum
Juniper — Eastern Red Cedar – 'Hillspire', 'Idyllwild', 'Blue Arrow'
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