Moonglow Upright Juniper
What: A narrow pyramidal evergreen shrub with soft silvery-blue foliage and attractive blue berries. Juniperus scopulorum ‘Moonglow’ serves as an outstanding vertical accent for difficult landscape situations. Also known as Colorado Redcedar.
Best use: Excellent as a vertical accent, tall evergreen hedge, or screening plant in prairie landscapes. Its striking columnar form makes it perfect for adding architectural interest to gardens with limited horizontal space.
Plant Details
| Height | 18 feet |
| Spread | 6 feet |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Drought-tolerant; adaptable to dry or moist conditions |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Maintenance | Low; prune in late winter if needed |
| Uses | Accent, vertical accent, hedges/screening, general garden use |
| Foliage | Grayish green evergreen foliage year-round |
| Fruit | Silvery blue berries from late spring to late winter |
| Lifespan | 70+ years under ideal conditions |
| Special Features | Deer resistant, drought-tolerant, native North American selection |
