Moonglow Rocky Mountain Juniper

About this plant

Standing tall and proud, the Moonglow Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow') is a truly magnificent evergreen. Its dense, columnar form and striking silvery-blue foliage create a dramatic vertical accent, perfect for adding structure and year-round interest to any garden. This cultivar is renowned for its exceptional color retention, ensuring your landscape shines even through the shortest days of winter. Ideal as a specimen plant, a narrow screen, or to define property lines, 'Moonglow' offers elegant beauty with minimal fuss. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for a variety of garden styles, from contemporary to more traditional settings. Enjoy its serene presence and dependable performance for decades to come. Cultivated by "A Cut Above" for its superior vigor and vibrant hue, our Moonglow Rocky Mountain Junipers are meticulously grown to bring unparalleled beauty and resilience to your outdoor space. Experience the enduring charm of this exceptional evergreen.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Moonglow Rocky Mountain Juniper is a low-maintenance evergreen. Provide well-drained soil and occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Pruning is generally not required to maintain its natural columnar shape, but can be done lightly in late winter or early spring to remove any errant branches or to shape minimally. Avoid heavy pruning. Fertilize annually in spring with a balanced evergreen fertilizer.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.