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  6. Cypresses, Junipers, Redwoods, and Allies
  7. Junipers
  8. Scale-leaf Junipers
  9. Alligator Juniper

species 8,761 observations

Alligator Juniper

Juniperus deppeana

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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38 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Doll's Sphinx, Juniper Hairstreak, Spruce Budworm Moth, Celypha Moth 10
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Chrysobothris ignicollis, Juniper Urn Gall Midge, Juniper Tip Midge, Gyascutus carolinensis 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey, Striated Lanternfly, American Robin, Red-headed Ash Borer 24

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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