The Wild Garden: Hansen's Northwest Native Plant Database

Juniperous scopulorum (Rocky Mountain Juniper)

Kingdom	:	Plantae – Plants
Subkingdom	:	Tracheobionta – Vascular plants
Superdivision	:	Spermatophyta – Seed plants
Division	:	Coniferophyta – Conifers
Class	:	Pinopsida
Order	:	Pinales
Family	:	Cupressaceae – Cypress family
Genus	:	Juniperus L. – juniper
Species	:	Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. – Rocky Mountain juniper

This is a tree form of juniper, which is most commonly found in Rocky Mountain regions, but can sometimes be found lower in dryer areas of Puget Sound, USDA zones 1-10.

Known for its reddish brown shredding bark and unusual size of up to 30-40’, this juniper needs a little more space to reach its potential.

The crown is more tight and rounded than most junipers and along with its divided trunk, can have a very sculptural appearance.

The scale like needles are gray green and fragrant, and the berries are a bluish color.

Plant Rocky Mountain Juniper in an open, sunny, well-drained site.

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