{"product_id":"moonglow-juniper","title":"Moonglow Juniper","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Bright Silver-Blue Pyramid for Bold Evergreen Color\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoonglow Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus scopulorum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Moonglow') is one of the most striking blue junipers, forming a broad, dense pyramid of frosty silver-blue foliage. It grows to 15-20 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, holding its intense color year-round. Hardy, drought-tough, and deer-resistant, it makes a commanding accent or informal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoonglow Juniper Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eJuniperus scopulorum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Moonglow'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoonglow Juniper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate - 9-12 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow once established; drought-tolerant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - bright silver-blue foliage year-round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood - junipers are generally deer-resistant thanks to their prickly, aromatic foliage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern North American native (Rocky Mountain juniper); 'Moonglow' is a cultivated selection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoonglow Juniper Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBold Silver-Blue Specimen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoonglow's brilliant silver-blue color is the brightest of any upright juniper, and it makes an unforgettable focal point. Set a single plant where it can be admired — anchoring a front entry, lighting up a corner bed, or standing against a backdrop of dark green spruce in Edina or Wayzata. The broad, full pyramid needs almost no shaping to look its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull Privacy Screens and Windbreaks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 15 to 20 feet tall and a generous 8 to 10 feet wide, Moonglow fills space fast for a dense, colorful screen. Planted 6 to 8 feet apart it forms a solid evergreen wall that blocks views and wind year-round — ideal for a back property line in Woodbury, Lakeville, or Maple Grove where you want privacy with a splash of color rather than a plain green hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough Sites: Slopes, Boulevards, and Road Salt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a Rocky Mountain Juniper selection, Moonglow is built for hard conditions — poor soil, drought, wind, and the road salt that scorches less rugged evergreens. That makes it a dependable choice for boulevard strips, dry slopes, and exposed corner lots in Eden Prairie and Plymouth where a spruce would sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Moonglow Juniper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen, Moonglow establishes best when planted in \u003cstrong\u003elate August through mid-September\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soil is still warm enough to drive root growth, while cooler air eases transplant stress and gives the plant six to eight weeks to settle in before the ground freezes around mid-November. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April through May)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the solid second choice, leaving a full season to root before the first winter. Avoid the heat of midsummer, and never plant after mid-October — evergreens set out too late are prone to winter desiccation before their roots can support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Moonglow Juniper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make the hole 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball but no deeper — the top of the root ball should sit slightly above grade. In heavy clay, go even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the hole with water; if it pools for hours, you've hit clay hardpan. Break through it or mound-plant a few inches high so roots never sit in standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with amended soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix your native soil with 20 to 30 percent compost. Junipers prefer lean soil, so don't overdo the organic matter — just enough to loosen heavy clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for the form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 6 to 8 feet apart for a privacy screen or windbreak, or 10 feet apart as individual specimens to show off the full pyramid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a water basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form a 3 to 4 inch soil ring around the base to channel water to the roots. Flatten it before winter so ice doesn't collect against the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch with bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread 2 to 3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches off the trunk. Skip gravel mulch — it bakes roots and gives no winter insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Moonglow Juniper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Deep soak every 1 to 2 days (15–25 minutes at a slow trickle).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3 to 4 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5 to 7 days during active growth; ease off when rain is steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes (late October in the metro) — but give it one last deep drink in early December if fall was dry, to guard against winter burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Moonglow is genuinely drought-tolerant and rarely needs supplemental water. During a prolonged dry spell (two-plus weeks of no rain with heat), give it a deep soak every 10 to 14 days. Otherwise let Minnesota's rainfall do the work, and always stop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes so the plant can harden off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Moonglow Juniper survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout question. It's hardy to roughly -40°F (USDA zone 3), far below anything the Twin Cities' zone 4b–5a delivers. As a Rocky Mountain Juniper it's adapted to harsh high-plains winters, so it handles cold, wind, and snow load with no winter wrapping needed once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — junipers are among the most reliably deer-resistant evergreens for Minnesota. Their prickly, aromatic foliage is something deer rarely browse, which makes Moonglow a smart screen for high-pressure western suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Chanhassen where deer routinely strip arborvitae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the silver-blue color bright?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in full sun — at least six hours a day. Moonglow's color is most intense in strong light and holds well through winter; in shade the foliage greens up, the silver fades, and the plant grows looser and less dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near the road or driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As a Rocky Mountain Juniper it tolerates road salt and reflected winter wind better than most evergreens, making it dependable along boulevard strips and driveway edges where de-icing salt would scorch a spruce or arborvitae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoffat Blue Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a slightly narrower blue-green Rocky Mountain juniper with the same rugged toughness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedora Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a very narrow, slow-growing columnar juniper for tight vertical accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Point Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dense, compact blue-green pyramid that needs little pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Feather Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a narrow, bright green native red cedar for slim screening spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Moonglow Junipers Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a privacy screen or windbreak, space Moonglow 6–8 feet apart on center so the broad 8–10 foot pyramids merge into a solid silver-blue wall:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreen Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants Needed (7-ft spacing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–8 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14–15 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen, one plant set 10 feet from structures shows off the full pyramid — it's bold enough to carry a corner bed alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMoonglow Juniper Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frosty new growth pushes the silver-blue even brighter as the pyramid extends — no shearing needed to keep its full shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The brightest silver-blue of any upright juniper, glowing against green lawns and dark spruce while shrugging off heat and drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Color holds strong while the rest of the garden fades — the silver pyramid becomes the yard's standout feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps its intense silver-blue right through the snow — unlike junipers that bronze — while enduring -40°F cold, wind, and road salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Salt-Tolerant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moffat-blue-juniper\"\u003eMoffat Blue Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a slightly narrower blue-green companion for varied screen texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medora-juniper\"\u003eMedora Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a pencil-thin column to punctuate the ends of a Moonglow run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-point-juniper\"\u003eBlue Point Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a compact blue-green pyramid for mid-height layering in front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/emerald-feather-juniper\"\u003eEmerald Feather Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a bright-green native red cedar that makes the silver-blue pop by contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Moonglow Juniper Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Moonglow if you have full sun and want the boldest silver-blue evergreen available — it delivers specimen-grade color plus screen-grade density while tolerating drought, deer, salt, and -40°F cold. It's not a fit for shade (the silver fades and the habit loosens) or for narrow side yards — at 8–10 feet wide it needs real room; pick Medora for tight spots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54281866805553,"sku":"GT-E0911","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#6 Gallon","offer_id":54281866838321,"sku":"GT-E0912","price":96.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#10 Gallon","offer_id":54281866871089,"sku":"GT-E0915","price":141.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#20 Gallon","offer_id":54281866903857,"sku":"GT-E0915.5","price":274.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/moonglow-juniper.jpg?v=1779469307","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/moonglow-juniper","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}