Common names for this tree also include Mountain Red Cedar, Colorado Red Cedar, River Juniper, and Western Juniper. This is a broad, pyramidal tree with shedding, red-brown bark and scale-like, light blue-green to dark green foliage that lies flat against the branches. Rocky Mountain Juniper grows up to 40 feet tall and 15 feet wide, providing cover, nesting site, and seeds for many bird and mammal species. It grows in full sun to partial shade, and tolerates drought and salt spray, as well as a variety of dry soil types, including rocky, sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
P.O. Box 2081, Boulder, CO 80306
crossbill@boulderaudubon.org Visit site320 EAST VINE DRIVE, FORT COLLINS, CO 80524
970.416.6931 |
audubonrockies@audubon.orgFind local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.
6595 Odell Place, Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 530-1222
5380 Vivian Street, Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 431-7333
13022 East 136th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-6708
4300 Monaco Street, Denver, CO 80216
(303) 320-7500
5870 South Long Lane, Littleton, CO 80121
(720) 335-3436
7029 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-4924
PO Box 100 605 25th Street, Greeley, CO 80632
(800) 782-5947
2000 East Prospect Road, Ft. Collins, CO 80525
(800) 748-0882
101 East 4th Street Road, Greeley, CO 80631
(800) 421-4234
2121 East Mulberry, Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 482-1984
1950 Laport Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 482-6285
1000 North Highway 287, Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 484-2221
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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