Rocky Mountain Upright Juniper 'Grey Gleam'

Juniperus scopulorum 'Gray Gleam' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer with dense, silvery-gray foliage that becomes more pronounced in winter. It forms an upright to conical shrub suited to a sunny site where its mature scale can be accommodated. ## Form and landscape use Oregon State University describes this cultivar as reaching 15–20 feet tall and about 7 feet wide, with a dense habit. Its stature suits a vertical accent, screen, or structural evergreen planting; allow room for its eventual height rather than treating it as a small foundation shrub. The cultivar was selected in Colorado in 1944 and received U.S. Plant Patent 848 in 1949, according to the [Oregon State University cultivar profile](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/juniperus-scopulorum-gray-gleam). ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun. Once established, this cultivar needs little additional water, but young plants should be watered while establishing. The university profile lists USDA hardiness zone 4; local exposure and winter conditions can affect performance. ## Maintenance Give the plant space to retain its natural upright-to-conical form. Remove dead or damaged branches as needed; routine shaping is generally unnecessary for a naturally structured conifer.