Juniperus monosperma

 
Latin Name: Juniperus monosperma
Common Name: One-Seed Juniper
Mature Height (ft): 8-15'
Mature Width: 6-10'

Mature Shape

Upright shrub.
Mulch: Inorganic.

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Remarks

One-seed juniper is the juniper found in the dry hills and mesas throughout our area and the Southwest in elevations from 3500 to 8000'. Slow growing on top, it's tap root grows quickly and deeply, making them very difficult to transplant. It's habit is shrubby with several stems and branches growing low to the ground, making it a good habitat plant. Extremely drought, heat and cold tolerant.

Use in Garden

Excellent for native, habitat and xeric gardens.

Maintenance

None.