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I would like to plant 3 Rocky Mnt Juniors in an equilateral triangle shape. How far apart should I plant them so they form a visual break, not neces...
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Asked June 12, 2024, 1:50 PM EDT
I would like to plant 3 Rocky Mnt Juniors in an equilateral triangle shape. How far apart should I plant them so they form a visual break, not necessarily a solid screen.
Larimer County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi Jim,
The width of Rocky Mountain juniper varies - anywhere from 5 feet to 15 feet wide. If you are planting a specific cultivar, I would check the mature width and then divide that in half. If the cultivar is 10 feet wide at maturity, then you should plant the trees a minimum of five feet apart. Since you don't want a screen, you could increase that to 8-10 feet apart, depending.
They will look more gappy and spaced out when young, but will fill in over time.
The width of Rocky Mountain juniper varies - anywhere from 5 feet to 15 feet wide. If you are planting a specific cultivar, I would check the mature width and then divide that in half. If the cultivar is 10 feet wide at maturity, then you should plant the trees a minimum of five feet apart. Since you don't want a screen, you could increase that to 8-10 feet apart, depending.
They will look more gappy and spaced out when young, but will fill in over time.
