
This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Suitable for planting where space is limited. Blue-gray foliage on vertically growing branches that create a columnar form. Aside from their toughness hostas are so alluring. Black gum (left rear), 'Slender Silhouette' sweetgum, 'Skyrocket' columnar English Oak, Redbud (overhanging to right). It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. JUNIPER, SKYROCKET(Juniperus scopulorum ‘Skyrocket’) Ht 15-20 ft, Spd 3-4 ft. 'Adagio' grasses, 'Skyrocket' English oak, weeping white pine, Veronicastrum 'Fascination', Hypericum calcium (foreground groundcover). It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions.
#SKYROCKET ENGLISH OAK FULL#
This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live to a ripe old age of 150 years or more think of this as a heritage tree for future generations! It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. Skyrocket English Oak will grow to be about 50 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet.

Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. It has a narrowly conical to columnar shape, and a dense, medium texture. Skyrocket English Oak is recommended for the following landscape applications Skyrocket English Oak is a dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. This is a deciduous tree which grows to 45 in height and stays narrow at 15. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration It is a good choice for attracting squirrels to your yard. This tree will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. Skyrocket English Oak is a dense deciduous tree with a strong central leader and a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. However, the fruit can be messy in the landscape and may require occasional clean-up. The lobed leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. When mature, the skyrocket juniper easily hits heights of up to 15 feet with a 2-3 foot spread.

Native to north America, it’s prized for its blue-green foliage and its ability to create a stunning privacy screen.

Skyrocket English Oak is primarily valued in the landscape for its rigidly columnar form. Hardy down to -20, the skyrocket juniper can grow comfortably in zones 4-9. An extremely beautiful tall tree with a narrowly columnar habit of growth, ideal for articulation or formal screening in the home landscape extremely tough and adaptable, faster growing than other oaks
