Evergreen tree – Tolleson’s Blue Weeping Juniper

Tolleson’s Blue Weeping Juniper

Botanical name: Juniperus scopulorum ‘Tolleson’s blue weeping’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 20 ft in height with a 10 ft spread 

Hardy zone: 3-9 

Foliage color: green/blue/gray 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the late winter/early spring 

Landscape use: ornamental accent, specimen, foundation planting, screens, privacy 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: benefits birds, deer resistant, rabbit resistant 

Watering instructions: water when the top 2 inches have dried out 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced slow release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: can adapt to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: Russian sage, coneflower, sedums 

Toxicity level: moderately toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no