Taxon

Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow'

Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' - 'Moonglow' Rocky Mountain juniper
Image: Tracy Neal
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Common name: 'Moonglow' Rocky Mountain juniper
Family: Cupressaceae (Cypress)
Distribution: Cultivated
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3 (-40 to -30 °F)
Life form: Evergreen tree
Occurrence in New Mexico: Cultivar
Growing Conditions: Planting 'Moonglow' Rocky Mountain juniper in full sun enhances the bluish foliage color. It grows in most well drained soils and at variable pH, but will not tolerate a wet location. It is drought tolerant and a good choice for xeric gardens. Its tall, slender growth habit fits well into a small garden. It can be planted as a stand-alone accent plant or grouped in rows as a hedge. Maintenance of this cultivar is minimal, requiring little or no pruning.
Links: SFBG Plant of the Month • NatureServe Explorer • USDA - United States Department of Agriculture

Locations

  • 1: Welcome Garden • Accession: 2013-0001/1 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: Welcome Garden • Accession: 2013-0001/3 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 3: Welcome Garden • Accession: 2013-0001/4 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 4: Welcome Garden • Accession: 2013-0001/16 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 5: Welcome Garden • Accession: 2013-0001/17 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 6: Welcome Garden • Accession: 2015-0001/1 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 7: Welcome Garden • Accession: 2023-0314/1 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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