Juniperus silicicola (Small) L.H. Bailey

Scientific Name: Juniperus silicicola (Small) L.H. Bailey


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Cupressaceae / Juniperus L./ Juniperus silicicola (Small) L.H. Bailey

<i>Juniperus silicicola</i> (Small) L.H. Bailey
General Information
Usda SymbolJUSI
GroupGymnosperm
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsJUSI

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Juniperus silicicola (Small) L.H. Bailey.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-8
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum240
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum63
Precipitation, Minimum29
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)18
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)65.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee30
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlue


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound46000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Winter
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Juniperus silicicola</i> (Small) L.H. Bailey

<i>Juniperus silicicola</i> (Small) L.H. Bailey

<i>Juniperus silicicola</i> (Small) L.H. Bailey

<i>Juniperus silicicola</i> (Small) L.H. Bailey

<i>Juniperus silicicola</i> (Small) L.H. Bailey

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