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Rocky Mountain Juniper – Juniperus scopularum
(25 seeds)
$4.15
Tough, versatile and great for the beginner.
117 in stock
Along with Pines and Maples, the Junipers are extremely popular bonsai trees. This juniper is a bit slower growing than other varieties, but exhibits the same rugged features that make it great for most upright and slanting bonsai styles. A great tree for the beginner.
Bonsai Location
OutdoorBonsai Difficulty
BeginnerBonsai Styles
Semi-cascade, Informal Upright, Slanted Trunk, Root Over RockBonsai Size
Small (0-25cm), Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm)Position/Sunlight
Full SunAdditional Features
Attracts Birds, Easy Care Plants, FragrantGrowing Information
In the Garden
This Juniper is a small tree native to western parts of North America. It’s a slow growing, evergreen tree with a narrow, pyramidal habit. The adult leaves are scale-like while the juvenile leaves (on young seedlings only) are needle-like, 5-10 mm long. It’s conical, upright habit makes it popular as a garden plant.
Propagation
This variety is cold and drought tolerant and will do well in most soils that are well draining. For best results, grow outdoors in full sun.
Product Details
| Common Name: | Rocky Mountain Juniper |
| Scientific Name: | Juniperus scopularum |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 25 |
| Climate: | Arid/Semi Arid, Cold Temperate, Warm Temperate |
| Hardiness: | 1 (-15 to -10 °C) |
| Ideal Soil pH: | Any |
| Soil Type: | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Saline, Sand |
| Position/Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Watering: | Light |
| Flower Colour: | Unremarkable |
| Bonsai Location: | Outdoor |
| Bonsai Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Bonsai Styles: | Semi-cascade, Informal Upright, Slanted Trunk, Root Over Rock |
| Bonsai Size: | Small (0-25cm), Medium (25-80cm), Large (80-200cm) |
| Tree Full Height: | 5-10m |
| Tree Full Width: | 2-5m |
| Foliage: | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour: | Green |
| Seasons Of Interest: | Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Climate: | Arid/Semi Arid, Cold Temperate, Warm Temperate |
| Additional Features: | Attracts Birds, Easy Care Plants, Fragrant |
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