Utah Juniper
Juniperus osteosperma
Cupressaceae · coniferous tree · native
Last updated
Data Coverage 3 of 6 dimensions
Quick Facts
Height
15–30 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Well Drained
Water
Low
Hardiness
Zone Zones 3a–8b
Bloom Time
Mar 1-Mar 31
Origin
North America
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| New growth flush BBCH 11 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Mar 1-Mar 31 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | Apr 1-Apr 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | Sep 1-Nov 30 |
Diseases (12)
Thekopsora minima and Naohidemyces vaccinii Rust Phytophthora spp. (P Phytophthora Root Rot Diaporthe vaccinii Phomopsis Twig Blight Abiotic Magnesium Deficiency Multiple pathogens (Phomopsis spp., Botryosphaeria spp., ... Canker and Dieback Gymnosporangium spp. Pear Trellis Rust Armillaria ostoyae Armillaria Root Rot Fungal agents (multiple) Leaf Blight Phoradendron villosum Mistletoe (a True Mistletoe) Seiridium cardinale Seiridium Canker Diaporthe vaccinii Twig Blight Taphrina wiesneri Witches' Broom
Pests (10)
Carulaspis juniperi Juniper scale Oligonychus ununguis Spruce spider mite Various (Agromyzidae, Gracillariidae, Tenthredinidae) Leafminer Juniper fall-webworm Oligotrophus betheli Juniper tip midge Argyresthia cupressella Cypress tip moth Aphidoidea Aphid Otiorhynchus spp. Root weevil Tetranychidae Spider mite Argyresthia spp. Cypress tip moth and allies