Juniperus occidentalis

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Juniperus occidentalis
Sierra Juniper; Western Juniper

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DERIVATION

occidentalis

- of the West, occidental

FAMILY

Cupressaceae (Cypress Family) Other Plants in the Cypress Family

HABIT

Shrub/tree

GROWTH FORM

Columnar

RANGE

W United States

LEAF TYPE

Evergreen

FRUIT

Blue

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 5 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SOIL

Well-drained soild, prefers neutral or slightly alkaline pH

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Sun | Partial sun

COMMON NAME(S)

Sierra Juniper | Western Juniper

Location Map for Juniperus occidentalis (Sierra Juniper; Western Juniper) - 2 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Juniperus occidentalis:
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Map
Key

Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	931049*1	1993	Desert Wash Garden
2	240443*1	2024	Rock Alpine Garden

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FRUITING:
When Juniperus occidentalis has been observed fruiting
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2005

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