Evergreen conifer with a strong, upright, narrowly pyramidal habit, forming a dense and refined vertical accent. Its growth is uniform and well-structured, with tightly arranged branching that maintains a clean, natural column without heavy pruning.
The foliage is composed of fine, scale-like leaves. Its color is a rich silvery-blue to steel blue, often more intense than many other Rocky Mountain junipers, remaining highly ornamental throughout all seasons.
Juniperus scopulorum ‘Moffat Blue’ prefers full sun and well-drained soil, performing best in sandy, rocky, or lean soils. It does not tolerate wet or poorly drained conditions. Once established, it shows very high drought tolerance, excellent cold hardiness, and strong resistance to wind and urban conditions. It is ideal for vertical accents, privacy screens, windbreaks, and structured landscape designs.
| Sunshine | Partial-shade, Sunny |
| Height | 3 to 5m |
| Width | 1 to 3m |
| Hardiness zone | 4a, 4b |
| Location | Screen, Solid |
| Cut flower | Non |
| Fragrant flower | Non |
| Attracts birds | Oui |
| Attracts butterflies | Non |
| Edible | Non |
| Soil Type | Moderately dry / well-drained soil |
| Environmental conditions | High drought resistance, High pollution resistance, Moderate salt resistance |
| Foliage | Blue-green, Silver-green |
| Fruits | Yes |