Oneseed Juniper
Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg. - Cypress familySize
Mature Height: Up to around 40.0 feet
Planting Distance: 7.3 feet
Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
Root Depth: 12 inches
Growth Form: Multiple Stem
Growth Rate: Slow
Features
Flower Color: Orange
Conspicuous Flowers: No
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer
Evergreen: Yes
Fall Colors: No
Conditions
Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes
Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes
Drought Tolerance: High
Flood Tolerance: None
Fire Tolerance: None
Salt Tolerance: None
Ecosystem Interactions
Pollinators: Larval Host (Moth); Wind
Larval Species depending on Oneseed Juniper: Periploca funebris
Native Range
- USA: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
- MEX: Mexico Northeast
State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.