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Rocky Mountain Juniper The Cypress Family–Cupressaceae Juniperus scopulorum Sarg. (joo-NIH-per-us skop-yoo-LOR-um) Names: Rocky Mountain Juniper is sometimes called Rocky Mountain Cedar or Mountain Red Cedar. “Scopulorum” means growing on cliffs. Relationships: There are about 70 species of Juniper worldwide, with 13 native to the United States. Only 2 species occur in our region. Distribution: The Rocky Mountain […]

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a garden filled with lots of different types of flowers

Though many view Eastern Red Cedars, (Juniperus virginiana), as weeds in abandoned sites, we love the native Cedar for its sturdy evergreen structure in the landscape. In our native plant landscape designs, here at The Natural Garden we use Red Cedars as a dense native hedge or scattered in groups in savanna and meadow plantings. As…

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Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Heaven' is an excellent choice for adding structure and color to landscapes. Its silvery-blue foliage and upright form make it a standout addition to various garden styles.

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Juniperus horizontalis 'Limeglow' (Creeping Juniper) is a dwarf evergreen shrub forming a splendid vase-shaped mound of brilliant chartreuse, feathery, scale-like foliage. It keeps its lovely color during the growing season, even in hot summers. In winter, the foliage turns shades of copper-bronze, orange, and purple. Slow-growing, this Creeping Juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant, and groundcover and looks terrific when cascading over walls. A marvelous addition for rocky soils and…

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