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How to Grow

Water
Low - Medium
Water sparingly, allowing the mix to nearly dry out between watering.

Sunlight
Partial Shade - Full Sun


3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun

Soil
Dry, rocky soils.
Characteristics
Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Plant Type
Conifers, Shrubs, Shrub
Lifespan
Woody, Perennial
Plant Height
1-3 ft.
Flower
Male cones have a cluster of yellowish stamens up to 5 mm. long. Female cones have a cluster of small scales during their first year. Wind pollinated. Appear late spring or summer.
Fruit
Blue 2 to 3-seeded berry-like cone on recurved stalks appear the second year after pollination. They are less than 1/2 inch wide. May or may not be present on cultivars.
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Taxonomy
Order
Cupressales
Family
Juniperus - Junipers
Genus
Juniperus