Juniperus Scopulorum 'Medora'

Juniper Medora

Juniperus scopulorum ‘Medora’ — commonly called Medora Rocky Mountain juniper — is a narrow evergreen tree valued for its dense, upright columnar habit and attractive silvery blue-green foliage. Its tight, uniform growth and strong vertical form make it a dependable choice for screening, windbreaks, and formal landscape accents.

Type: Evergreen tree

Mature Size:
Width: 3–5 ft
Height: 10–15 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–8b

Form: Narrow upright, columnar

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, rocky, and poor soils

Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; cones attract birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for screening, windbreaks, vertical accents, and tight spaces where a narrow evergreen is needed.

Care: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Avoid heavy, wet soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

10-15'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Fall color

Blue Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Columnar, Narrow Upright

Bark

Exfoliating

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No