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Ashe juniper

Juniperus ashei

Ashe juniper (Juniperus ashei) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 21'–30'.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to AR, MO, OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–10a
Mature size: 21'–30'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Ashe juniper (Juniperus ashei) — *Juniperus ashei* — Ashe juniper. Photo by Ddal at English Wikipedia via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Ashe juniper (Juniperus ashei) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 21'–30'. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, ashe juniper pairs naturally with: American Holly (Ilex opaca), American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum).