Utah Juniper

Juniperus osteosperma

Plant type:

Tree

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Growing season:

Cover:

Moderate

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Loam,

Sand,

Gravel

Soil Conditions:

Alkaline

CaCO3 tolerant

Location

Min elevation:

3000

Max elevation:

8000

Counties:

Carson City,

Churchill,

Clark,

Douglas,

Elko,

Esmeralda,

Eureka,

Humboldt,

Lander,

Lincoln,

Lyon,

Mineral,

Nye,

Pershing,

Storey,

Washoe,

White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:

Low

Germination overall:

Low

Germination rate:

Slow

Germination requirements:

Stratification may improve germination. Usually requires an after ripening period of 14-16 months.

Reproduction:

High

Establishment:

Low

Lifespan:

Long

Survival:

Low

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:

Cold

Disturbance

Fire

Best suited for these management goals:

Drought resilience

Erosion control

Forage production

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

Commercial availability:

Commonly available

Citations:

Zlatnik 1999, USDA 2025.