

We noticed absolutely NO distinctions between the two, no differences to speak of whatsoever.

We have grown specimens that were labeled as both Skyrocket, as well as Blue Arrow - multiple specimens of each, and all were grown within close proximity to one another. Our opinion / stance on this subject is that the two names are synonymous, and both pertain to the same plant variety. There are several opinions as to whether there is any difference between the two varieties, or whether they are even two separate varieties at all.

There is much confusion out there in regards to the Skyrocket juniper variety versus another variety called Blue Arrow Juniper. Beautifully elegant for use around large entryways, gates, or even just to hide that old gutter downspout. The tallest, narrowest juniper out there. It's a very striking, dramatic plant when used as a cluster planting against a large fence or building or in formal plantings. Its short, compact, silvery blue foliage is evergreen with virtually no change from season to season. See store for details on specific container size availability.This plant has a tall and extremely narrow, columnar growth habit. * Not all container sizes may be available at this time. This is a selection of a native North American species. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or the moisture-conserving landscape. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Skyrocket Juniper will grow to be about 15 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Skyrocket Juniper is recommended for the following landscape applications It has no significant negative characteristics. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone. Skyrocket Juniper is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. The peeling gray bark is not particularly outstanding. It produces silvery blue berries from late spring right through to late winter. The flowers are not ornamentally significant.

The scale-like leaves are ornamentally significant but remain powder blue through the winter. Skyrocket Juniper has attractive powder blue foliage. An extremely narrow, rigid tall evergreen shrub, with soft blue-green needle-like foliage all season long use with caution, can be rather abrupt in the landscape, makes a curious, almost formal tall evergreen hedge when planted in a row
