oneseed juniper Cupressaceae Juniperus monosperma (Engelm.) Sarg.   symbol: JUMO
	Leaf: Evergreen, scale-like, pointed, most are tight and crowded on the twig in opposite pairs resulting in a slightly square twig, on vigorous shoots a few are awl-like and point away from the twig; yellow- to gray-green. Flower: Dioecious; males are small pale yellow in large clusters at ends of twigs; females are small, round pale green. Fruit: Berry-like cones, round, 1/4 inch in diameter, bluish brown glaucous, stays soft and juicy at maturity, 1 seed per fruit, matures in one growing season. Twig: Moderately stout, somewhat angular, initially covered with tight, yellow-green, scale-like leaves, later turning reddish brown. Bark: Brown to gray with very irregular furrows and scaly, exfoliating ridges. Form: A small, shrubby tree up to 25 feet tall, up turned branches develop close to the ground producing an open, round crown.
	USDAFS Additional Silvics - USDA Plants Database Juniperus monosperma is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting oneseed juniper (opens a new window).