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Juniperus osteosperma

 
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Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Juniperus (jew-NIP-er-us) (Info)
Species: osteosperma (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-muh) (Info)

Synonym:Juniperus utahensis
Synonym:Juniperus knightii
Synonym:Juniperus megalocarpa
Synonym:Juniperus monosperma var. knightii
Synonym:Sabina utahensis

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Category:
Shrubs
Trees
Conifers

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive Michaelp On Feb 8, 2004, Michaelp from Orange Springs, FL (Zone 8b) wrote:

I used to live in southern Utah and I had 120 acres of Juniper and Pinion Pine so I tried to find out some things it was good for except fire wood.-Juniper is a usefull plant,the bark has enough acid to be used for tanning hides,and a tea of it will ward off some insects in the garden[esp. aphids]. Boxes or chests made of Juniper wood are not bothered by insects,and the contents is protected as well.
Juniper berries have many medicinal uses,it is used to rid the body of retained uric acid,and as a disease preventative,it is very high in natural insulin. It has the ability to restore the pancreas when there has been no permanent damage,and is excellent for infections.Juniper is high in vitamin C,and rich in minerals.

Regional...

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

Show Low, Arizona



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