Wichita Blue Juniper
Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'
joo-NIP-er-us
Trees: Evergreen Tree
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Blue-Green
Habit
Spreading
Height
Wichita Blue Juniper
Spread
6–10 ft
Form
Cone
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Screen
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Seasonal Feeding
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division