Juniperus tetragona (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Juniperus tetragona
Evergreen tree
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The Juniperus tetragona plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Texas to Mexico. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as J. mexicana.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus tetragona
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  Schldl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Pine-oak forests in mountains, to 4500 metres in Mexico[181].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[1] and succeeding on chalk[200]. A drought tolerant plant once established, succeeding in hot dry positions[200]. This species is not very hardy in Britain[1]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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