Natural Habitat: Douglas-fir or ponderosa pine forest. Rocky or barren slopes, plains, and valleys throughout MT.
Evergreen: Yes
Light Requirements: Full sun
Growth Rate: 6 - 12 in. per year
20-year height: 12 ft.
Elevation Range: 3,000 - 6,500 ft.
Cold Hardiness: Zones 4 - 9
Wind Tolerance: High
Soil Preference: Dry, rocky, sandy soil, sandy -medium loam, clay/ clay loam
Alkali/ Saline Soil Tolerance: Good
Life Span: 80+ years
Minimum Annual Percip: 10 in.
Drought Tolerance: High
Windbreak Spacing: 6 - 12 ft.
Potential pests/ disease: Cedar apple rust Deer Resistance: Low
Wildlife Value: Food source for cedar waxwings; Nesting/ roosting cover for birds; Twigs and foliage food for browsersPhoto Credit: MT Conservation Nursery
Juniper, Rocky Mountain - Bundle of 25
There will be no return or refunds once your plants have been picked up. These arrive bare root in bundles from the nursery, minimal die off is to be expected.
No plants will be shipped. All plants will need to be picked up at 334 North 9th Street Columbus MT sometime in May. Once we have a delivery date from the nursery you will be notified of your pickup date. The SCD can not store plants or be responsible for extended care.