Juniperus virginiana L. ssp. silicicola (Small) A.E. Murray
Scientific Name: Juniperus virginiana L. ssp. silicicola (Small) A.E. Murray
Synonyms: Juniperus barbadensis C. Mohr, non L., Juniperus lucayana auct. non Britton, Juniperus silicicola (Small) L.H. Bailey, Juniperus virginiana L. ssp. <i>silicicola</i> (Small) A.E. Murray, Sabina silicicola Small
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Coniferophyta / Pinopsida / / Pinales / Cupressaceae / Juniperus L./ Juniperus virginiana L. ssp. silicicola (Small) A.E. Murray
General Information | |
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Usda Symbol | JUVIS3 |
Group | Gymnosperm |
Life Cycle | Perennial |
Growth Habits | Tree |
Native Locations | JUVIS3 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Juniperus virginiana L. ssp. silicicola (Small) A.E. Murray is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -8 |
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Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
Drought Tolerance | Low |
Fertility Requirement | Medium |
Fire Tolerance | Low |
Frost Free Days, Minimum | 240 |
Hedge Tolerance | High |
Moisture Use | Medium |
pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
pH, Minimum | 6.0 |
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1200 |
Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 300 |
Precipitation, Maximum | 63 |
Precipitation, Minimum | 29 |
Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 18 |
Salinity Tolerance | Low |
Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
Bloat | None |
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Toxicity | None |
Resprout Ability | Yes |
Shape and Orientation | Erect |
Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
C:N Ratio | High |
Coppice Potential | No |
Fall Conspicuous | No |
Fire Resistant | No |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Flower Conspicuous | No |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Porosity Summer | Dense |
Foliage Porosity Winter | Dense |
Foliage Texture | Fine |
Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
Nitrogen Fixation | None |
Low Growing Grass | No |
Lifespan | Long |
Leaf Retention | Yes |
Known Allelopath | No |
Height, Mature (feet) | 65.0 |
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 30 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Growth Form | Single Stem |
Fruit/Seed Color | Blue |
Reproduction
Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
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Small Grain | No |
Seedling Vigor | Low |
Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
Seed per Pound | 46000 |
Propagated by Tubers | No |
Propagated by Sprigs | No |
Propagated by Sod | No |
Propagated by Seed | Yes |
Propagated by Corm | No |
Propagated by Container | Yes |
Propagated by Bulb | No |
Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
Bloom Period | Late Winter |
Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
Suitability/Use
Veneer Product | Yes |
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Pulpwood Product | No |
Post Product | Yes |
Palatable Human | No |
Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
Naval Store Product | No |
Lumber Product | Yes |
Fuelwood Product | Medium |
Fodder Product | No |
Christmas Tree Product | Yes |
Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |