tree, shrub

Juniperus osteosperma | Utah Juniper

(Juniperus utahensis)

Utah juniper can be trained as a tree or large shrub. Despite its common name, it is the most common juniper in Arizona. Accepts dry rocky soils. Canopy coverage: 314 square feet.

Water Requirement: very low

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to -20F

Growth Rate: slow

Height: 20 feet high

Width: 20 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: dark green

Wildlife: birds