Alligator Juniper
Juniperusdeppeana

Family: Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Juniperus (jew-NIP-er-us)
Species: deppeana (dep-ee-AH-na)

Synonym:Juniperus deppeana var. pachyphlaea

Synonym:Juniperus deppeana subsp. sperryi

Synonym:Juniperus deppeana var. sperryi

Synonym:Juniperus mexicana

Synonym:Juniperus pachyphloea

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Conifers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting