Juniperus monosperma One-seed juniper (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Juniperus monosperma
One-seed juniper
Evergreen tree
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The Juniperus monosperma plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - along the Rocky Mountains from Wyoming to Mexico. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as One-seed juniper.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus monosperma
Common Name:  One-seed juniper
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  (Engelm)Sarg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  18   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry rocky or sandy soils, 1000 - 2300 metres[229].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in dry soils. Succeeds in most soils, including chalk, if they are well drained[1, 11, 200], preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[11]. Trees are fairly fast growing for a Juniper, and are also long-lived in their native habitats[227]. They grow better in dry areas with hot summers, western Britain is generally to cool and wet for this species to thrive[200]. Plants are resistant to honey fungus[88]. This species is closely related to J. occidentalis[11]. The seed matures in 1 year[200]. Some fruit is produced most years, but heavy crops only occur every 2 - 3 years[229]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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