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Flaigg, Norman G.
Juniperus flaccida
Juniperus flaccida Schltdl.
Weeping Juniper, Drooping Juniper, Mexican Weeping Juniper, Mexican Drooping Juniper, Weeping Cedar, Drooping Cedar, Tascate
Cupressaceae (Cypress Family)
Synonym(s): Juniperus flaccida var. gigantea, Juniperus gigantea, Juniperus gracilis, Sabina flaccida
USDA Symbol: JUFL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableDistribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: From the Chisos Mountains in west Texas to southern Mexico
Native Habitat: Hillsides, Slopes
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight 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: SeedsFrom 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
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 298 - Field Guide to Texas Trees (1999) Simpson, B.J.Bibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. Bender
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Juniperus flaccida in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Juniperus flaccida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Juniperus flaccida
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-11-11Research By: TWC Staff