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Rocky Mountain Upright Juniper
Juniperus scopulorum
Rocky Mountain Upright Juniper
In stock · from $43.99
Foliage color varies from a deep green to blue-green. Narrow, conical shape, opening when mature. Rounded, 2-seeded berry-like cones that are deep blue in color. Bark is a reddish brown coloring, sometimes gray and shedding.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-23.
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Works as a privacy screen.
Quick answers
How big does Rocky Mountain Upright Juniper get?
About 30' tall and 12-15' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Rocky Mountain Upright Juniper need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Rocky Mountain Upright Juniper need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Rocky Mountain Upright Juniper grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Rocky Mountain Upright Juniper deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Rocky Mountain Upright Juniper in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $43.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Rocky Mountain Upright Juniper wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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