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'Blue arrow' is a cultivar with a narrow and erect growth habit. At full growth it will be 3.6 to 4.5 meters tall and just 60 centimeters wide. It has a blue-gray cast, but is not as blue as the variety usually called 'skyrocket'. It is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
- J. scopulorum
- Juniperus
Juniperus scopulorum ‘Blue Arrow’ is a slender, upright juniper, prized for its dense, columnar shape and striking blue-green foliage. Native: The species Juniperus scopulorum, commonly known as Rocky Mountain Juniper, is native to western North America, from southwest Canada to the Great Plains of the United States.
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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. Light: Full sun : Watering: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. Blooms: Conifer ...
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Blue Arrow Juniper. Blue Arrow Juniper is Rocky Mountain Juniper cultivar that features a dense, upright and narrowly columnar growth habit. Blue Arrow Juniper will grow to be about 12 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. The foliage is bright steel blue in color.
- Cupressaceae
- NO
- 12 ft
- Coniferous trees
Feb 2, 2021 · The Juniperus scopulorum ‘Blue Arrow’, commonly known as the Blue Arrow Juniper Tree is a popular choice in many areas. It is a Coniferous tree from the Cupressaceae family and is an attractive evergreen. It is also known as the Blue Arrow Rocky Mountain Juniper.
- Why are my Blue Arrow Junipers turning brown?There could be several reasons for this. Diseases such as twig blight are one of the reasons or it could be a pest infestation such as spider mites...
- Are Blue Arrow Junipers susceptible to root rot?This is very unlikely but possible if the soil is soggy and has poor drainage. The trees are tolerant but do not like to have their roots wet for e...
- Will deer and other wildlife eat my young Blue Arrow Juniper saplings?While this is often a problem it is fortunate that deer and most other grazers normally avoid the Blue Arrow.
- Does the Blue Arrow attract birds to the garden?Birds are especially fond of the berries that grow from late spring through to winter.
- Is the Blue Arrow difficult to look after?While it is not indestructible it is extremely hardy and tolerant of a range of conditions. It is not too fussy about the soil quality, water, and...
- What type of garden is the Blue Arrow Juniper best suited to?It will look great in a range of garden styles and is an extremely versatile tree. It is popular in Mediterranean styles, formal gardens, and Zen-s...
- If I am planting the trees in a row, how far apart do I place them?If you want to create a screen effect, plant them 3 feet (1 meter) apart. This is measured from the center of the trunk.
It is narrow, pyramidal to rounded in form and grows 30-40 feet tall. It has shedding reddish-brown bark and has bluish-silvery to dark green scale-like foliage that lies flat against the branches. The seed cones are waxy blue, and berry-like which are a source of food for birds and small mammals.
Rocky Mountain juniper 'Blue Arrow' An upright, narrowly columnar conifer with vivid steel-blue foliage
