15 Rocky Mountain Juniper Seeds – Heirloom Non-GMO Evergreen Tree for Garden Planting

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) is a hardy, evergreen conifer native to the Rocky Mountain region of North America. It is prized for its dense, pyramidal to columnar growth habit, silvery-blue to deep green foliage, and attractive blue-gray berry-like cones. This versatile tree works well as a specimen plant, windbreak, privacy screen, or in native and xeriscape gardens. Its tolerance for drought, cold, and poor soils makes it an excellent choice for challenging landscapes.

These heirloom, non-GMO seeds offer a rewarding way to grow your own evergreen tree from scratch. Whether you are a home gardener, a bonsai enthusiast, or a restoration project planner, Rocky Mountain Juniper is a long-lived and low-maintenance addition to the landscape.

Plant Features

• Evergreen conifer with dense, pyramidal to columnar form
• Foliage ranges from silvery-blue to deep green, often turning purplish in winter
• Produces small, blue-gray, berry-like cones that are valued by wildlife
• Highly tolerant of drought, cold, and poor soil once established
• Excellent for windbreaks, privacy screens, and native plant gardens

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Juniperus scopulorum
• Plant Type: Evergreen conifer
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, and poor soils
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, pyramidal to columnar
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
• Mature Height: 20 to 40 feet (varies by site)
• Spacing: 10 to 15 feet apart for screens or windbreaks

Planting & Care

Rocky Mountain Juniper seeds benefit from cold stratification to improve germination. To stratify, mix seeds with moist sand or peat moss and refrigerate for 60 to 90 days before sowing. After stratification, sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a well-drained seed-starting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and provide bright light. Germination can be slow and uneven, often taking several weeks to a few months.

Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots and grow them on until they are ready to be planted in their permanent location. Choose a site with full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish, then reduce watering as the plant matures. Rocky Mountain Juniper is generally low-maintenance and resistant to most pests and diseases.

What's Included

You will receive 15 Rocky Mountain Juniper seeds. These are heirloom, non-GMO seeds intended for garden planting.