Status: Native
Synonyms:
Juniperus pachyphloea Torrey
Juniperus deppeana Steudel var., pachyphloea (Torrey) Martinez
Juniperus deppeana is the most common Juniper in Southwest New Mexico and the Gila National Forest. It has bark that reminds some of alligator skin. It is broken into sections and peels off in rectangles. The staminate trees are bright orange in late winter and in some areas an orange dust seems to blow into the air as pollen fills the air.
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Juniperus deppeana, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns, Knight Mtn., May 9, 2007
Juniperus deppeana, in fruit, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, July 23, 2007
Juniperus deppeana, growth form, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Sheep Corral Road, Dec. 2, 2008
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