Skyrocket Juniper Tree

‘Skyrocket’ is a narrow, upright evergreen juniper with blue-green scale foliage, suited to vertical accents, tight side yards, and slender screens. The cultivar is often listed as eastern redcedar, although authoritative sources disagree about its species placement. ## Identity and landscape use The [Monrovia plant profile](https://www.monrovia.com/skyrocket-juniper.html) treats ‘Skyrocket’ as *Juniperus scopulorum* and says that *J. virginiana* is also commonly used, while considering *J. scopulorum* likely correct. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria likewise places it in *J. scopulorum*. References therefore differ in whether the named selection belongs under *J. scopulorum* or *J. virginiana*. The plant’s narrow columnar form and modest spread make it useful as a screen or specimen accent. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil; avoid persistently wet conditions. Monrovia reports tolerance of clay, alkaline, and compacted soils, with regular deep watering during the first growing season and reduced frequency once established. It tolerates moderate drought after establishment. Hardiness and performance vary by climate and provenance. ## Maintenance Water through establishment, then during extended dry spells. Prune sparingly to remove damaged growth or manage competing leaders while preserving its natural upright form. Allow space for air circulation and avoid routine shearing that would create a dense outer shell.