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Ashe juniper

Juniperus ashei

The Ashe juniper is a small tree with soft, green leaves. It grows in warm areas and provides shelter for many animals. Its berries are food for birds and other wildlife!

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Ashe juniper is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown and reddish-brown, shredding bark. Its scale-like, dark green leaves are often covered in small, waxy blue-gray cones, which are technically modified berries, giving the tree a distinctive frosted appearance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyCupressaceaeGenusJuniperus
Ashe juniper
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Ashe juniper

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its 'berries' aren't true berries, but tiny seed cones!

Its wood smells like a cedar chest or pencil!

Some call it 'cedar,' but it's actually a juniper!

This tree is famous for making people sneeze in winter!

Special abilities

Ability

Water Whisperer

Ashe juniper has tiny, waxy, scale-like leaves that help it conserve precious water in dry climates.

Ability

Winter Pollinator

Ashe juniper can release clouds of pollen into the cold winter wind, pollinating before most other plants.

Ability

Rooted Recovery

Ashe juniper can regrow from its base after damage like fire, helping it bounce back stronger.

Measurements & details

Height
300-1000 cm
Spread
200-800 cm
Bloom Season
Winter-early spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Be careful not to touch the sharp leaves too much, as they can be prickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Ashe juniper?

300-1000 cm

How wide does Ashe juniper spread?

200-800 cm

When does Ashe juniper bloom?

Winter-early spring

Is Ashe juniper edible?

No

Is Ashe juniper toxic?

Mild

What is Ashe juniper's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Ashe juniper pollinated?

Wind

Where is Ashe juniper usually found?

Mountain regions

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