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Oneseed juniper

Juniperus monosperma

Oneseed juniper (Juniperus monosperma) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–10b. Mature size 16'–40'. Blooms Mar–Apr.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
shrub
Native range
Native to AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 2b–10b
Mature size
16'–40'
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Mar–Apr
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Oneseed juniper (Juniperus monosperma)
Juniperus monosperma — Oneseed juniper. Photo by Dave Powell, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Oneseed juniper (Juniperus monosperma) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–10b. Mature size 16'–40'. Blooms Mar–Apr. 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, oneseed juniper pairs naturally with: False Indigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa), Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), Wild blue flax (Linum lewisii), Common elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. canadensis).

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