One-seed Juniper
One-seed juniper is a native evergreen shrub or multi-stemmed tree commonly found in desert grassland or pinyon-juniper forests. It gets its name from the fact that its "berries" have only one seed while the "berries" of Rocky Mountain juniper have one to three seeds each.
It is extremely drought tolerant and slow growing. One-seed juniper is well known for its ability to stop growing and survived extended droughts, then resume growth when moisture returns.
Although sometimes difficult to find in nurseries, it can make an excellent evergreen tree for low water landscapes.
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One-seed Juniper
One-seed juniper is a native evergreen shrub or multi-stemmed tree commonly found in desert grassland or pinyon-juniper forests. It gets its name from the fact that its "berries" have only one seed while the "berries" of Rocky Mountain juniper have one to three seeds each.
It is extremely drought tolerant and slow growing. One-seed juniper is well known for its ability to stop growing and survived extended droughts, then resume growth when moisture returns.
Although sometimes difficult to find in nurseries, it can make an excellent evergreen tree for low water landscapes.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Juniperus monosperma
Pronunciation
jew-NIP-er-us MON-oh-SPER-ma
Mature Height
10 to 30 ft.
Mature Spread
10 to 30 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
NA
Bloom time
NA
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
native to southeastern Colorado and southwestern US
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,600 ft.
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