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Can be found east of the William Stewart Building (Bld 6). A columnar to somewhat rounded evergreen tree, Rocky Mountain juniper often supports several main stems.
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Juniperus scopulorum Rocky Mountain Juniper is a species of juniper native to western North America. NOTE: Rocky Mountain juniper is often confused with Eastern Redcedar. A mature height of 20 to 30 feet and spread 8 to 12 feet is typical, with a slow growth rate of 1 foot per year. Occurs naturally from the western Great Plains throughout the Rocky Mountains and southwestern Canada, including Utah.Ĭampus use: Somewhat common. John Denver - Rocky Mountain High, Shif - Rocky Mountain, Jimmy Snow, The Rocky Mountain Playboys - Rocky Mountain Boogie, Tim Hardin - Rocky Mountain Woman Blues, Joe Walsh - Rocky Mountain Way. Juniperus scopulorum and over 1000 other quality seeds for sale. Juniperus scopulorm, or Rocky Mountain juniper, is native to the Rocky Mountains and the Northwestern Great Plains. One particular specimen, the Jardine Juniper, is the National champion, 40’ by 21’ in Cache National Forest, Utah, and is thought to be over 2,000 years old.įamily/Origin: Cupressaceae – Cypress. Checklist of United States trees (native and naturalized). Good tree for screening or as a background tree. The influence of Douglas-fir and Rocky Mountain juniper on Wyoming and mountain big sagebrush cover in southwest Montana. Landscape use and Maintenance: Native to Utah. Not all types of Juniper berries are edible. Lives on rocky ridges in its native habitat.
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General information/special features: Plant in full sun. Narrow, pyramidal shaped tree, often with several main stems. Mature size and shape: Medium to medium large. Very fibrous and peels off in narrow strips.įlowers/Fruit: Produces dark blue berries ¼-⅓” in diameter that ripen into brownish triangular cones. Dark green to light blue-green color.īark/Twigs: Reddish brown or gray colored bark. Scale-like leaves tightly pressed close to the twig.