15,422 observationsLeast Concern
Ashe juniper
Juniperus ashei
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Juniperus
About
Juniperus ashei (Ashe juniper, post cedar, mountain cedar, or blueberry juniper) is a drought-tolerant evergreen tree, native to northeastern Mexico and the south-central United States north to southern Missouri; the largest areas are in central Texas, where extensive stands occur. It grows up to 10 metres (33 ft) tall, rarely 15 metres (49 ft), and provides erosion control and year-round shade for wildlife and livestock.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ashe juniper is Juniperus ashei.
- Ashe juniper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Ashe juniper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Ashe juniper belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- Ashe juniper belongs to the order Pinales.
- Ashe juniper belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
- Ashe juniper belongs to the genus Juniperus.