Fassett's Juniper
Juniperus × fassettii
Photo by David J. Stang
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Genus:
- Juniperus
- Species:
- Juniperus × fassettii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Blue, Black
Native Range
Canada: Alberta, British Columbia
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Abagrotis glenni, Abagrotis mirabilis, Coleotechnites occidentis, Eupithecia niphadophilata, Eupithecia placidata, Freyer's Pug (Eupithecia intricata), Henricus infernalis, Semiothisa setonana, Semiothisa triviata, Stamnoctenis morrisata, Juniper Hairstreak (Mitoura grynea), Nelson's hairstreak (Mitoura nelsoni), Siva Hairstreak (Mitoura siva)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and open areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 90 days.
Notes: Seeds may require light for optimal germination.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o