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Juniperusflaccida

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Family

Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Juniperus (jew-NIP-er-us)

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Species

flaccida (FLA-sih-duh)

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Synonym

Juniperus flaccida var. gigantea

Juniperus gigantea

Juniperus gracilis

Sabina flaccida

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Shiny/Glossy

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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scotjute

Moody, TX | December 2017 | positive

Have 3 of these in Z8 Texas near Waco. At 7 yrs old they range from 4-6' tall and their foliage is just now starting to "droop". My soi...Read More

frostweed

Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2006 | positive

Juniperus flaccida, is Endemic to Texas.

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