Juniperus occidentalis Hook. var. gymnocarpa Lemmon

Scientific Name: Juniperus occidentalis Hook. var. gymnocarpa Lemmon


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Cupressaceae / Juniperus L./ Juniperus occidentalis Hook. var. gymnocarpa Lemmon

<i>Juniperus occidentalis</i> Hook. var. gymnocarpa Lemmon
General Information
Usda SymbolJUOCG
GroupGymnosperm
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsJUOCG

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Juniperus occidentalis Hook. var. gymnocarpa Lemmon.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum180
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum7.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim100
Precipitation, Maximum26
Precipitation, Minimum8
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorOrange
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathYes
Height, Mature (feet)40.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee20
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorPurple


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seed per Pound17630
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Commercial AvailabilityField Collections Only
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by ContainerYes


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Juniperus occidentalis</i> Hook. var. gymnocarpa Lemmon

<i>Juniperus occidentalis</i> Hook. var. gymnocarpa Lemmon

<i>Juniperus occidentalis</i> Hook. var. gymnocarpa Lemmon

<i>Juniperus occidentalis</i> Hook. var. gymnocarpa Lemmon

<i>Juniperus occidentalis</i> Hook. var. gymnocarpa Lemmon

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