Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow'
Blue Arrow Juniper
Evergreen Conifer, Shrub
Use Blue Arrow Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow') to provide an upward lift in your garden; as an accent or as a hedge to provide privacy and screening. Drought tolerant and easy care, but nonnegotiable in its sun requirements.
Growing Conditions
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Low, Occasional
Description
Size: 144 - 168 tall x 24 - 36 wide
Shape / Form:
Columnar / Narrow,
Upright
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Dwarf / Compact Plant, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Year-round Interest
Foliage Color:
Blue,
Silver / Gray
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Container, Hedges and Screens, Hell Strip, Mixed Border, Structure / Foundation
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Reflected Heat
Wildlife:
Deer Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Late Winter / Early Spring, Late Spring / Early Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall, Late Fall / Early Winter
Position / Role:
canopy, mid-plane filler
Collections:
Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Full Sun Garden Plan Blooming Shrubs 4-Season Tree within Evergreen Frame
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8 -
Four-season, Foliage-centric Planting Bed for Full Sun
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Year-round Interest, Small Space
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9 -
Gorgeous Shrub Trio Creates an Easy-care Hedge
Focus: Mixed Border, Saving Water, Small Space, Color Theme, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 5, 6, 7 -
Low-water Garden for Narrow Two-sided Screen
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Year-round Interest, Small Space, Privacy and Screening, Efficient Use of Space
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9 -
Flowery Plant Combo for Sun
Focus: Saving Water, Color Theme
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 9 -
Bright and Colorful Shrub Border Summer Blooms within Foliage Frame
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 5, 6, 7 -
Plant Combo with Great Structure and Spring to Summer Blooms
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat, Full Shade
Zone: 8, 9, 7 -
Drought Tolerant Mixed Border Starring Stipa Gigantea
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 5, 6, 7 -
Plant Combo with Great Structure for a Sunny Site
Focus: Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Year-round Interest
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Full Shade, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 9 -
Drought Tolerant Shrub Trio Makes Easy-care Hedgerow
Focus: Year-round Interest, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 9, 7 -
Drought Tolerant and Reliable Plants for a Sunny Spot
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Year-round Interest, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 8, 7 -
Fiery Combo for Full Sun Garden
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Color Theme, Cutting Garden
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 8, 7 -
Plant Combo in Warm Apricot, Coral and Mahogany Tones
Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 8, 9, 7