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92 Top trees: Local heroes

Rocky Mountain juniper

Juniperus scopulorum

Found mainly along the Rocky Mountains, this Key features
juniper is renowned for its ability to grow and
∙As with all junipers, the
survive in extreme conditions that give rise to its
trick is to prune it back
incredible deadwood features. The foliage is delicate frequently while it
and fine in comparison to the California juniper and continues to grow, which
will soon turn juvenile if pruned excessively. stops juvenile foliage
from being produced.
∙Fine foliage varieties are
susceptible to damage.
Keep an eye out for tip
blight during the
growing season.

36in / 90cm tall
Courtesy of Ryan Neil

Prune the new
growth while
leaving strong
growing tips
Looking closer to continue on
Naturally
Top and below: The natural a regular basis
formed
deadwood has outstanding deadwood is a
character that cannot be contrast to the
replicated by the hand of man. fine foliage
Hard and durable, it speaks
volumes about the struggles
the tree has endured.
Center: Dense branching is
achieved by ramification.

Deadwood
features are just
as they were
found in the wild

Subtle color and texture
of the wood-fired pot
complements the tree