Rocky Mountain Juniper

A juniper native to the Rocky Mountains and Northwestern Great Planes. Similar to Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar) with several important distinctions:

• Grows to a smaller nature height (~20-30 ft.) and spread (~8-12 ft.)
• Grows at a slower rate (approximately 1 ft. per year)
• Retains its color throughout the year
• Much less tolerant of shade and more susceptible to disease related to humidity
• Features more upright branching designed to shed snow more efficiently, allowing for less snow breakage