Juniperus californica Carrière var. siskiyouensis L.F. Hend.

Scientific Name: Juniperus californica Carrière var. siskiyouensis L.F. Hend.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Cupressaceae / Juniperus L./ Juniperus californica Carrière var. siskiyouensis L.F. Hend.

<i>Juniperus californica</i> Carrière var. siskiyouensis L.F. Hend.
General Information
Usda SymbolJUCAS2
GroupGymnosperm
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsJUCAS2

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Juniperus californica Carrière var. siskiyouensis L.F. Hend. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum150
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Precipitation, Maximum24
Precipitation, Minimum8
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicitySlight
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathYes
Height, Mature (feet)33.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee25
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlue


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound11930
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginWinter
Fruit/Seed Period EndWinter
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductYes
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Juniperus californica</i> Carrière var. siskiyouensis L.F. Hend.

<i>Juniperus californica</i> Carrière var. siskiyouensis L.F. Hend.

<i>Juniperus californica</i> Carrière var. siskiyouensis L.F. Hend.

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