Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow' – The Elegant, Slender Rocket Juniper
The Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow', also known as the Blue Rocket Juniper, is an exceptionally narrow and upright-growing conifer that impresses with its dense, silvery-blue foliage. Its compact, columnar growth habit makes it an ideal choice for narrow garden spaces, as an elegant solitary plant, or as an evergreen privacy screen. Reaching a height of up to five meters while staying only about 50 to 70 centimeters wide, it is particularly space-saving and perfectly suited for modern garden designs, rock gardens, or container planting on balconies and terraces.
Graceful Growth with Striking Coloration
The dense, upright growth of 'Blue Arrow' gives any garden a structured and architectural look. Its needles maintain an intense, silvery-blue hue throughout the year, which is especially vibrant in sunny locations. Even in winter, the color remains unchanged, bringing life to snow-covered or dormant garden landscapes. Thanks to its robustness, it withstands both hot summer days and harsh winters while remaining effortlessly beautiful and low-maintenance.
Perfect Companion Plants for a Harmonious Garden Design
With its elegant yet understated appearance, Juniperus 'Blue Arrow' pairs exceptionally well with a variety of garden plants. It looks particularly stunning alongside ornamental grasses such as Fountain Grass or Blue Fescue, which create a soft contrast to its vertical form. Lavender and silvery-leaved plants like Perovskia and Artemisia enhance its cool-toned foliage, while flowering shrubs such as Butterfly Bush or Hydrangeas add a striking visual contrast. In modern landscapes, it serves as a vertical focal point among groundcovers or can be combined with sculptural evergreens such as Boxwood or Yew for a structured, sophisticated design.
Ideal Growing Conditions for Healthy Development
This juniper thrives best in a full sun to partial shade location, with its blue needle coloration intensifying in full sunlight. It is highly adaptable and can tolerate both dry and moderately moist soils. Ideally, it prefers well-draining, sandy-loamy soil that is not overly compacted. Avoiding waterlogging is crucial, as excessive moisture can damage its roots. It also grows well in slightly alkaline soils, making it suitable for a variety of planting conditions.
Winter Hardy and Low Maintenance for Effortless Gardening
With an exceptional cold tolerance of up to -30°C (-22°F), Juniperus 'Blue Arrow' is well-suited for temperate climates and requires no special winter protection. It maintains its slim, upright shape naturally, so pruning is generally unnecessary. However, if shaping or height adjustment is desired, a light pruning in early spring or late summer is sufficient. Occasional fertilization in spring promotes healthy growth and ensures particularly vibrant foliage.
Versatile Uses for Every Garden Style
Juniperus 'Blue Arrow' is incredibly versatile and fits seamlessly into various garden styles and planting concepts. As a narrow hedge, it provides an effective, evergreen privacy screen without taking up too much space. When planted individually, it creates striking focal points and adds vertical structure to garden compositions. It is also ideal for container planting, bringing elegance to balconies, terraces, and entrance areas. In modern minimalist gardens or Japanese-inspired landscapes, its unique growth habit and striking color make it a perfect addition.
A Remarkable Evergreen for Year-Round Beauty
With its slender, upright form, intense blue-green needles, and exceptional hardiness, Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow' is a perfect choice for discerning gardeners. Not only is it incredibly easy to care for and highly adaptable, but it also serves as a stylish design element that enhances any landscape. Whether as an elegant hedge, a stunning feature in a rock garden, or a vertical accent in contemporary plantings, this extraordinary Blue Rocket Juniper is a valuable addition to any outdoor space.
We recommend planting 1 to 3 plants per linear meter.
Our plants are grown in pots, allowing them to be planted year-round.
