Wichita Blue Juniper, is a striking evergreen shrub known for its dense, upright growth habit and stunning blue-gray foliage. This juniper variety can reach heights of 10-15 feet and a spread of 6-8 feet, making it an excellent choice for a privacy screen or windbreak.
The Wichita Blue Juniper is highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions, including rocky or sandy soils. It's also drought-tolerant once established and can withstand cold temperatures, making it a hardy choice for many landscapes. Its vibrant color and year-round interest make it a standout in any garden.
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Type:
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Tree
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Origins:
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Western N. America
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Height:
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10' - 15'
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Spread:
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6' - 8'
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Spacing:
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7'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 7
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Yellow
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather. Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious. Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Shade Tree, Privacy Screen, Windbreaker.
COMPANION PLANTS: Barberry, Switch Grass, Echinacea
IMAGES: Photoset by OSU Landscape Plants, Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue', (2) Mark Bolin, Juniperus scopulorum Wichita Blue-2
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
