Botanical Name: Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'
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Common Name: Wichita Blue Juniper  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Silhouette, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

'Wichita Blue' is a handsome juniper with a broadly, pyramidal form, making it a good choice for screens, hedges, background, or specimen. Its silver-blue foliage is retained all year, even in winter. Grows about 10 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, though in time it may get larger.
Grow in any soil that is well draining, including sandy, gravelly, or clay soils, but they must be well draining. Best growth in full sun. Once established, it tolerates dry soils and heat. Avoid shearing, as that will made the juniper woody and stiff; instead, prune selectively if necessary (see Guides).