{"product_id":"blue-arrow-juniper","title":"Blue Arrow Juniper Shrub - Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlue Arrow Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket')\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Arrow Juniper is a narrow, upright evergreen that delivers striking steel-blue foliage from spring through winter. This compact columnar shrub combines ornamental appeal with exceptional toughness, making it an ideal choice for homeowners seeking year-round color and low-maintenance landscaping. When you buy Blue Arrow Juniper online, you're investing in a versatile plant that thrives in diverse growing conditions across most climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant this slender juniper along driveways, near patios, or as a privacy screen to create vertical interest in tight spaces. Its narrow profile makes it perfect for container gardening and small yards where wider shrubs won't fit. It also works beautifully as an accent plant in mixed borders or grouped in rows to establish a formal hedge, all while tolerating urban pollution and road salt exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 20–25 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 2–3 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun to partial sun (6–8 hours daily)\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low to moderate; established plants need water only during drought\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining; neutral to slightly acidic preferred\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 3–7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Year-round blue-toned foliage that never fades, even in winter\u003cbr\u003e• Naturally pest and disease resistant with built-in deer protection\u003cbr\u003e• Extremely cold-hardy and adaptable to various soil types\u003cbr\u003e• Minimal pruning needed; mature plants thrive with light air-circulation trimming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location receiving at least six hours of direct sunlight daily and ensure the soil drains well. At planting time, apply a 1–2 inch layer of mulch around the base, keeping it pulled back from the trunk. Water deeply two or three times weekly for the first month, then reduce watering to periods of drought or extreme heat. Feed at planting and again each early spring with a slow-release evergreen fertilizer to maintain vigor and color.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1-2 ft.","offer_id":45814299590842,"sku":"16974","price":170.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/blue-arrow-juniper.jpg?v=1777509955","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/blue-arrow-juniper","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}