Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow'
Family: Cupressaceae • Pot Ø: 15 cm • Height: 50 cm
If you lack height, take revenge 🌲
Juniperus 'Blue Arrow' is a vertical conifer with an extremely narrow, sculpted form. Its blue-gray foliage stays constant in sun and frost, adding modern geometry to gardens with no need for pruning.
Cupressaceae Evergreen Full sun Low care Ornamental conifer
Light
☀️ Full sun
Accentuates the metallic tone
Watering
💧 Minimal
Drought tolerant
Temperature
🌡️ -30°C
Ideal for harsh climates
Soil
🌱 Well-drained
Thrives in rocky soils
What makes it special
- 📏 Perfectly upright growth
- 💠 Blue-gray metallic foliage
- ❄️ Resistant to frost & drought
- ✂️ No pruning required
Ideal uses
- 🚪 Narrow passages or beside entrances
- 🧱 Vertical contrast near walls
- 🌲 Planted in rows as natural “pillars”
Where to place it
In sunny locations, in large pots or directly in the ground. Perfect for modern minimalist gardens or as a vertical accent in paved and gravel designs.
Good companions
- 🌲 Other conifers for height variation
- 🌸 Flowering shrubs for contrast
- 🌿 Low groundcovers for balance
Variety origin
Juniperus scopulorum is native to western North America, thriving on rocky slopes with dry, harsh conditions.
The cultivar 'Blue Arrow' was selected as an improved form for its ultra-narrow columnar habit and stable metallic blue-gray foliage all year round.
1) Soil: Well-drained, light or even rocky.
2) Watering: Minimal once established; drought tolerant.
3) Light/Temp: Full sun; hardy to -30°C.
💡 Tip: Plant 2–3 'Blue Arrow' symmetrically by an entrance or pathway for a strong architectural effect with zero maintenance.
🤔 Did you know? Juniperus scopulorum is used for reforestation in arid, wind-swept soils of the American West thanks to its resilience.
Why you’ll love it
🌈 Blue-gray tone stands out year-round.
🐝 Attractive to pollinators, resistant to pests.
📐 Ideal for symmetry and strict landscaping concepts.
🧠 Greenleaf geek mode — Science nobody asked for
🌲 Belongs to genus Juniperus, family Cupressaceae.
🧬 Scopulorum adapts to dry, rocky soils.
💠 Its glaucous tone comes from cuticular waxes.
🌱 No pruning required due to natural symmetry.
🔬 A case study in conifer photoprotection.
📐 Used as a “vertical line” in landscape design.
☀️ Light requirements?
Full sun; light enhances the metallic blue-gray color.
💧 Watering schedule?
Minimal after establishment; very drought tolerant.
🌡️ Temperature tolerance?
Hardy down to -30°C; excellent for harsh climates.
🌱 Soil preference?
Well-drained soil; performs even in rocky conditions.
© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | Το κείμενο αποτελεί πρωτότυπο υλικό. Απαγορεύεται η αντιγραφή (Νόμος 2121/1993).
🔎 Note: Due to natural plant variability, the specimen you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Shape, size or color depend on season, growth conditions and the nature of each plant.
