Gertens Rocky Mountain Juniper
Best vertical accent for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, deer-resistant privacy screening.
This columnar evergreen is the ultimate architectural anchor for tight spaces, offering a striking silvery-blue hue that persists through the harshest winters. While its slow growth requires a bit of patience, the payoff is a dense, deer-resistant screen that brings refined structure to your landscape without constant maintenance.
$79.99
at
Gertens Garden Center
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking striking year-round color contrast
- Homeowners in harsh climates needing resilient, low-water landscaping
- Busy landscapers wanting formal structure without frequent pruning
Who should skip it
- Owners of compact yards with limited vertical space
- Gardeners in humid regions prone to fungal plant diseases
- Property owners with heavy clay or poorly draining soil
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Silvery-blue foliage provides a striking, high-contrast focal point year-round.
Maintenance Ease
Slow growth rate minimizes the need for frequent pruning or shaping.
Hardiness
Exceptional cold tolerance thrives reliably across a wide range of zones.
Wildlife Resilience
Natural deer resistance protects your investment from common garden browsing.
Landscape Versatility
Columnar form excels as a privacy screen or vertical architectural accent.
Environmental Adaptability
Tolerates diverse soil conditions once established in a sunny location.
Key Specs
Mature Height
15 feet
Spread
8 feet
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun
Hardiness Zone
3a
Growth Rate
Slow
Other Names
Colorado Redcedar
Lifespan
70 years or more
SKU for #10 Container
E0915
USDA Hardiness Zone
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Evergreen
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