Rocky Mountain Juniper
Rocky Mountain juniper is 27 years old [2]
Rocky Mountain juniper is a long-lived species that can reach 3,000 + years.
Rocky Mountain juniper is a perennial, evergreen gymnosperm native to North America.
The species grows as a shrub or tree to 30 feet (10 m) or more and has thin, fibrous bark that usually shreds with age.
Rocky Mountain juniper’s close-grained, durable, aromatic wood is used for furniture, interior paneling, fence posts, fuel, and novelties such as chests.
Rocky Mountain juniper, Morton Arboretum acc. 935-80-1, photos by Bruce Marlin
Family Cupressaceae
Trees Index
Tree Encyclopedia / North American Insects & Spiders
Online since 2002
