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  3. Vascular Plants
  4. Conifers
  5. Conifers
  6. Cypresses, Junipers, Redwoods, and Allies
  7. Junipers
  8. Scale-leaf Junipers
  9. Utah Juniper

species 16,679 observations

Utah Juniper

Juniperus osteosperma

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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46 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Juniper Hairstreak, Sequoia Sphinx, Spruce Budworm Moth, Celypha Moth 16
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Juniper Urn Gall Midge, Juniper Tip Midge, Cypress Gall Midge, Gyascutus carolinensis 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Sonoran Flag-Bearer, Rock Squirrel, Townsend's Solitaire, American Robin 24
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Liometopum luctuosum 1

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 Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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