Upright Juniper for Sale
If deer are the reason your last evergreen screen failed, upright juniper is the answer. Every variety on this page is deer resistant — which arborvitae, the default privacy hedge, is not. We hold over 560 upright junipers at our yard in Newton, New Hampshire, from $30 a plant, and deliver across New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine.
- $30lowest price, 2–4 ft
- 560+plants in stock
- 11varieties available
- Alldeer resistant
- 2–6 ftspacing, by variety
- Zone 2ahardiest go to 2a
Why juniper instead of arborvitae
Arborvitae is the standard privacy hedge in New England and we sell a great deal of it. But Emerald Green, American Pillar and North Pole are all Thuja occidentalis, and deer browse that group hard through winter. On a property with real deer pressure, an unprotected arborvitae hedge gets stripped to five feet and never recovers its lower half.
Upright junipers are the reliable alternative. They are resinous and prickly, deer leave them alone, and they take dry, exposed, windy sites that arborvitae dislikes. The trade-off is texture rather than performance: juniper reads as a looser, bluer, more informal screen than the flat green wall of a clipped arborvitae row.
The one arborvitae that is deer resistant is Green Giant — worth comparing if you want the arborvitae look and have the room, since it finishes at 30 ft by 10 ft.
What is on the ground right now
| Variety | Size | Price | Regular | In stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrocket | 2–4 ft | $30.00 | $99.00 | 18 |
| Skyrocket | 4–5 ft | $50.00 | $149.00 | 38 |
| Skyrocket | 5–6 ft | $75.00 | $199.00 | 17 |
| Emerald Sentinel (park grade) | 4–5 ft | $50.00 | $149.00 | 50 |
| Fairview (park grade) | 5–6 ft | $75.00 | $199.00 | 21 |
| Taylor (park grade) | 4–5 ft | $75.00 | $149.00 | 31 |
| Burk's | 3–4 ft | $93.00 | $99.00 | 25 |
| Hillspire | 3–4 ft | $93.00 | $99.00 | 11 |
| Blue Point | 4–5 ft | $99.00 | $149.00 | 248 |
| Wichita Blue | 4–5 ft | $140.00 | $149.00 | 38 |
| Spartan | 5–6 ft | $187.00 | $199.00 | 18 |
| Moonglow | 4–5 ft | $140.00 | $149.00 | 5 |
| Taylor | 6–7 ft | $281.00 | $299.00 | 36 |
Counts are live at the time of writing. Blue Arrow is sold out for the season — if that is what you came for, Skyrocket is the closest match we have: same 2 ft mature width, same 2 ft spacing, and currently a third of the price.
About the park-grade plants. Emerald Sentinel, Fairview and the 4–5 ft Taylor are graded and priced as park grade rather than our top grade, which is why they sit at a third to a half of the regular price. They are the best value on this page by a distance. If uniformity matters — a short formal run where every plant is seen against the next — call us before ordering and we will tell you what to expect.
Which one do you want
| Variety | Mature size | Spacing | Native | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyrocket | 12 ft × 2 ft | 2 ft | No | The narrowest screen there is. A wall in a two-foot strip. |
| Taylor | 15 ft × 3 ft | 3 ft | Yes | Tall, very narrow, native red cedar. The premium columnar. |
| Spartan | 15 ft × 4 ft | 3 ft | No | Dense dark green, the most formal-looking of the group. |
| Fairview | 10 ft × 4 ft | 3 ft | No | Fast, mid-height, cheap at park grade. |
| Wichita Blue | 10 ft × 4 ft | 4 ft | No | The bluest one. Buy it for colour, not just screening. |
| Moonglow | 15 ft × 5 ft | 4 ft | No | Silver-grey and broad. A specimen more than a hedge plant. |
| Blue Point | 10 ft × 6 ft | 5 ft | No | Broadest and deepest stocked. Fewest plants per foot of run. |
| Emerald Sentinel | 15 ft × 6 ft | 5 ft | Yes | Native red cedar, tall and full. Best value on the page. |
| Burk's | 10 ft × 4 ft | 5 ft | Yes | Native, blue-tinged, tough on exposed sites. |
| Hillspire | 15 ft × 8 ft | 6 ft | Yes | The widest. A big native screen where you have room. |
How many do you need
Spacing varies more across junipers than across arborvitae — anywhere from 2 ft to 6 ft — so the variety you pick changes the plant count dramatically. Two worked examples using the best-stocked options.
Blue Point at 5 ft centres — $99 each, 248 available
| Run | Plants | Plants only | Installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 ft | 5 | $495 | $795 |
| 50 ft | 10 | $990 | $1,290 |
| 75 ft | 15 | $1,485 | $1,935 |
| 100 ft | 20 | $1,980 | $2,580 |
Skyrocket at 2 ft centres — $50 each at 4–5 ft, 38 available
| Run | Plants | Plants only | Installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 ft | 13 | $650 | $1,040 |
| 50 ft | 25 | $1,250 | $2,000 |
| 75 ft | 38 | $1,900 | $3,040 |
Thirty-eight is every 4–5 ft Skyrocket we have, so 75 ft is the longest run that grade will cover. Beyond that, mix in the 5–6 ft at $75 or move to Blue Point.
Notice the trade-off. Skyrocket is half the price per plant but you need two and a half times as many, so a 50 ft Blue Point run costs $990 against Skyrocket's $1,250. Blue Point is cheaper per foot; Skyrocket is the only one that fits a two-foot strip.
Delivery, installation and pickup
- Delivery — up to 100 miles from Newton, NH. That covers most of New Hampshire, northeastern Massachusetts and southern Maine.
- Installation — $30 per plant with a $300 minimum, which covers the first 10 plants. Within 50 miles. Tick the box on the product page and it appears in your cart.
- Pickup — at the nursery in Newton, New Hampshire.
Plant facts
| Botanical names | Juniperus chinensis, J. scopulorum and J. virginiana selections |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 10–15 ft depending on variety |
| Mature width | 2–8 ft depending on variety |
| Spacing | 2–6 ft on centre, by variety |
| Hardiness zones | 2a–9b across the range; the red cedars are hardiest |
| Sun | Full sun; a few take part shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average — they dislike wet feet |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Deer resistant | Yes, every variety on this page |
| Native | Taylor, Emerald Sentinel, Burk's and Hillspire are Juniperus virginiana, native to the eastern US |
Questions we actually get asked
Are upright junipers deer resistant?
Yes, and it is the main reason to choose them. Every variety on this page is rated deer resistant. This is the single biggest difference between juniper and arborvitae, and on a property with real deer pressure it decides the job.
Which juniper is the narrowest?
Skyrocket, at about 2 ft wide at maturity and planted on 2 ft centres. Blue Arrow is the same shape but sold out for the season.
How far apart do I plant upright juniper?
It depends entirely on the variety, from 2 ft for Skyrocket to 6 ft for Hillspire. The table above gives the spacing for each. Getting this wrong is the most common mistake — spacing a Blue Point like a Skyrocket wastes about $600 on a 50 ft run.
Will juniper grow in a wet spot?
No. Junipers want dry to average ground and dislike sitting wet. If your site is damp, American Pillar arborvitae handles it far better — though it is not deer resistant.
What is a park grade plant?
It is a grade below our standard, priced accordingly — which is why Emerald Sentinel and Fairview sit at a third to a half of the regular price. For a long screening run they are excellent value. Call us first if the planting is short and formal.
Which upright junipers are native?
Taylor, Emerald Sentinel, Burk's and Hillspire are all selections of Juniperus virginiana, eastern red cedar, which is native to this part of the country. Skyrocket, Blue Point, Spartan, Fairview, Moonglow and Wichita Blue are not.
How tall do they get?
Between 10 and 15 ft depending on variety. Taylor, Spartan, Moonglow, Emerald Sentinel and Hillspire reach about 15 ft; Blue Point, Wichita Blue, Fairview and Burk's stop nearer 10 ft.
Do you deliver upright juniper near me?
We deliver up to 100 miles from Newton, New Hampshire — most of New Hampshire, northeastern Massachusetts and southern Maine — and install within 50 miles. Pickup is available at the nursery.