Saturday, January 2, 2016

Juniperous scopulorum

Juniperous scopulorum
Source: www.nwplants.com
Botanical Name: Juniperous scopulorum
Common Name: Common Juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Type of Plant: Evergreen conifer tree
Habit: Narrow, pyramidal, often with several main stems.
Growth Rate: Slow
10-Year Height: < 6'
Mature Height: 30 - 40'
Leaves: Scale-like, tightly appressed, dark or light bluish green, rhombic-ovate, apex acute or acuminate.
Flowers: Monoecious or dioecious. Male has 6 stamens.
Fruit: Cones ripen the second year, globose, dark blue, glaucous bloomy, pulp sweetish. Seeds 2, triangular, reddish brown, prominently angled, grooved.
Buds/New Growth: 
Stem/Bark: Bark reddish brown or gray, shredding but persistent.
Culture: Full sun. Withstands drought conditions very well.
Pruning: 
Pests/Diseases: 
Landscape Uses: Can be used in bonsai. Screens, hedges, backgrounds, foundation plants.
Additional Information: scopulorum: growing on cliffs.

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