Juniperus deppeana Aligator juniper (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Juniperus deppeana
Aligator juniper
Evergreen tree
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The Juniperus deppeana plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Texas, Arizona and Mexico. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Aligator juniper. Some home gardeners know the variety as J. pachyphlaea. J. deppeana pachyphlaea. (Torr.)Martinez.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus deppeana
Common Name:  Aligator juniper
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  Steudel.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  18   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open oak or pine woodlands[229] on dry, arid mountain slopes, 1200 - 1800 metres[82].

General Uses: Wood - light, soft, not strong, brittle, close grained[82]. Although easily worked, it is of limited value as lumber and is used mainly for fence posts and fuel[229].

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