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Juniperus scopulorum

 
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Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Juniperus (jew-NIP-er-us) (Info)
Species: scopulorum (skop-oo-LOR-um) (Info)

Synonym:Juniperus scopulorum var. columnaris
Synonym:Juniperus virginiana var. montana
Synonym:Juniperus virginiana var. scopulorum
Synonym:Sabina scopulorum

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

Category:
Trees
Conifers

Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Evergreen
Blue-Green
Aromatic

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds

Soil pH requirements:
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Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Joan On Jul 5, 2004, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:

This is a beautiful sage green tree and it emits the most wonderful woodsy fragrance. The natives here refer to it as a cedar tree, but it is actually a juniper.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Flagstaff, Arizona
Belfield, North Dakota
Medora, North Dakota



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