Juniperus scopulorum 'Gray Gleam'

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Gray Gleam Columnar Juniper

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

Grey Gleam Juniper is a slow growing shrub. It can take 30-40 years to attain full height of 15'. It is a symmetrical, blue gray column. Junipers are highly combustible plants.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Patio, Park, Swimming Pool

 

Special Uses

Screen, Topiary

 

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.