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Sonoran Desert Cypress and Junipers

Evergreen conifer trees with very limited distribution in only the highest and moistest elevations of the Sonoran Desert. Leaves are scale-like and cones are fleshy berries.

Arizona Cypress

Cupressus arizonica

Utah Juniper

Juniperus osteosperma

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Rare in the Sonoran Desert in riparian canyons with partial shade and dependable water supply. Cones woody when mature.   Detailed Description

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Juniper tree with usually single distinct trunk and fibrous bark.   Detailed Description

Alligator Juniper

Juniperus deppeana

California Juniper

Juniperus californica

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Juniper tree with usually single distinct trunk and scaly bark looking like alligator hide.   Detailed Description

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Dark green juniper found on fringes of the Mojave deasert in w. Arizona and California.   Detailed Description

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