Rocky Mountain Juniper

Juniperus scopulorum

Plant type:

Tree

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Growing season:

Cover:

Moderate

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Loam,

Sand,

Gravel

Soil Conditions:

Acidic

Alkaline

CaCO3 tolerant

Metal

Location

Min elevation:

3500

Max elevation:

7400

Counties:

Clark,

Elko,

Eureka,

Lincoln,

Nye,

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

Riparian

Best suited for these management goals:

Drought resilience

Erosion control

Forage production

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

Commercial availability:

Commonly available

Citations:

Scher 2002, Stevens 2006.