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Juniperus flaccida (Weeping juniper)
Flaigg, Norman G.

Juniperus flaccida Schlecht.

Weeping juniper, Drooping juniper, Tascate

Cupressaceae (Cypress Family)

USDA Symbol: JUFL

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Fruit Type: Cone

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Distribution: From the Chisos Mountains in west Texas to southern Mexico
Native Habitat: Hillsides, Slopes
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Cold Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Rocky, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam Clay, Calcareous Acid-based Igneous

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds
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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Texas Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX
* Available Online from Wildflower Center Store

Bibliography

* Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Juniperus flaccida in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Juniperus flaccida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Juniperus flaccida

Metadata

Record Modified: 2009-06-10
Research By: TWC Staff

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