Burly Blue Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum ‘Burly Blue’) is a striking, upright evergreen valued for its dense, steel-blue foliage and strong architectural presence. Its narrow pyramidal form and stiff, upward-reaching branches create a bold vertical accent in the landscape, while the fine, scale-like needles retain excellent color year-round. Extremely cold-hardy and drought-tolerant once established, Burly Blue is well suited to prairie, urban, and low-maintenance landscapes.
- Size: Mature height: 12–15 ft (3.5–4.5 m). Mature spread: 3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m). Growth habit: Narrow, upright, pyramidal
- Light: Full sun for best color and density
- Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to sandy, loamy, or rocky sites
- Water: Low water needs once established; avoid waterlogged conditions
- Hardiness: Extremely cold-hardy (to Zone 2–3)
- Maintenance: Very low; little to no pruning required
- Tolerance: Excellent resistance to drought, wind, and urban conditions