Once established, 'Skyrocket' is drought tolerant and is often used as a screen or windbreak for full sun, in place of the more common Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), especially beyond the cypress' USDA Zone 7 limits. 'Skyrocket' is a very popular landscape tree for suburban landscapes. It also creates crops of blue berries that are popular as winter forage for birds. Its branching is mostly fastigiate and foliage is silvery blue in color. In the east it often (inappropriately) called the red cedar. Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' is a narrowly conical, female selection of Rocky Mountain or western juniper.
Mulching also reduces moisture loss from the top layers of soil. Newly planted conifers need very careful watering during the initial stages. Conifers also need decent draining, so do not plant them in very heavy clay soil or else you will risk drowning the plant. Removing weeds as soon as they appear is a good way of ensuring that valuable moisture is not lost. Most conifers are frost proof to an extent and hardy, so they will be able to establish well throughout cooler weather. They should be planted in full sun or partial shade, and are tolerant of most soil types, but will benefit from having compost or manure tilled into the soil prior to planting. Planting Position: Full Sun/Partial ShadeĬonifers can be planted throughout the year, but it is best to plant them in the late autumn or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. It is perfect as a feature plant or can be planted in a group to form a beautiful hedge. It has attractive Blue/green coloured evergreen foliage. Juniperus Scopulorum Skyrocket is an attractive tall, slim conifer.
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