Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Cupressaceae |
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| Genus | Juniperus |
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| Species | communis |
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| Common Name | common juniper |
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| iTree Code | JUCO6 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Shrub: low and spreading |
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| Height | 5 feet |
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| Spread | 10 feet |
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| Deciduous | No |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | needles, singly attached, tapering from base to sharp pointed tip, lasting 3-years, two white (stomatal) lines |
Leaf Type
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Awl |
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| Bark | red/brown in papery strips |
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| Bud | small and naked |
Bud Arrangement
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None |
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| Twig | slightly triangular, with ridges |
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| Flower | male: (staminate) small, yellow, cylindrical; female: (ovulate)green |
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| Fruit | cones: bluish/black when ripe, often covered in a white-waxy bloom |
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| Fall Color | blue green |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 2a |
Min | 5.5 |
Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 6b |
Max | 8.0 |
Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Intolerant |
High |
No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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