Rocky Mountain Juniper
Juniperus scopulorum
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Tree |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low (moderate at lower elevations) |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Pollinators | Wind |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
10-40' × 10-15' |
| Flowering Season | April-June |
| Flower Color | Fleshy cones |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -45 °F |
| Leaf Description | Scaly bluish needles |
| Fruit | Blue "berries" Typically with two seeds |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3500-9000 ft. |
| Description | This juniper is well suited to cold hardy gardens in places like Flagstaff and Pinetop where its evergreen, fragrant foliage provides year-round visual interest. Pollen and fruit bearing cones are on separate plants, fruits provide forage for wildlife. This tree has bluish scaly foliage which has a somewhat "weeping" habit similar to cedar trees. The form is upright and pyramidal and plants can reach 30-40 ft though they are often much shorter than that. |
