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

species 1,858 observations

Redberry Juniper

Juniperus pinchotii

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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42 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Juniper Hairstreak, Imperial Moth, Common Eupithecia Moth, Spruce Budworm Moth 17
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Juniper Urn Gall Midge, Juniper Tip Midge, Gyascutus carolinensis 3
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Robin, Wild Turkey, Red-headed Ash Borer, Yellow-rumped Warbler 22

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
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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