Status: Native
Synonyms:
Juniperus virginiana Linnaeus var. scopulorum (Sargent) Lemmon
Juniperus scopulorum is found in the central area of the Gila National Forest. It is most easily recognized by the drooping appearance of the ends of the branches. It looks like the "Weeping Willow" of Junipers. The leaves do not have conspicuous white crystalline exudate on them, but they do have a "beaten about" look to them. The seed cones (about 5mm diameter) are smaller than those of both Juniperus deppeana and Juniperus monosperma. They are glaucous blue-black and usually contain just one seed.
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Juniperus scopulorum, photo Russ Kleinman & Kelly Kindscher, Lake Roberts, July 15, 2007
Juniperus scopulorum, 1x macro of twig, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, McMillan Campground trail, Dec. 9, 2008
Juniperus scopulorum, 3x macro of twig, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, McMillan Campground trail, Dec. 9, 2008
Juniperus scopulorum, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Route 15 & 35 junction near Lake Roberts, Jan. 21, 2009
Juniperus scopulorum, bark, photo Russ Kleinman, Route 15 & 35 junction near Lake Roberts, Jan. 21, 2009
Juniperus scopulorum, seed cones, photo Russ Kleinman, Route 15 & 35 junction near Lake Roberts, Jan. 21, 2009
Juniperus scopulorum, 1x macro of seed cones, photo Russ Kleinman, Route 15 & 35 junction near Lake Roberts, Jan. 21, 2009
Juniperus scopulorum, 2x macro of opened seed cone, photo Russ Kleinman, Route 15 & 35 junction near Lake Roberts, Jan. 21, 2009
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