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  9. Ashe Juniper

species 18,087 observations

Ashe Juniper

Juniperus ashei

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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36 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Juniper Hairstreak, Imperial Moth, Common Eupithecia Moth, Spruce Budworm Moth 15
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Striped Juniper Gall, Juniper Urn Gall Midge 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Little Juniper Cicada, American Robin, Wild Turkey, Red-headed Ash Borer 18
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Hackberry Emperor 1

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Deer resistant
No
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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