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Juniperus osteosperma

(Torr.) Little

Utah Juniper

G5Secure Found in 184 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G5SecureGlobal Rank
Least concernIUCN
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.160068
Element CodePGCUP050A0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
IUCNLeast concern
Endemicendemic to a single nation
KingdomPlantae
PhylumConiferophyta
ClassPinopsida
OrderPinales
FamilyCupressaceae
GenusJuniperus
Other Common Names
Utah juniper (EN)
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Review Date1987-09-29
Change Date1987-09-29
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (1)
United StatesN5
ProvinceRankNative
ArizonaSNRYes
WyomingS4Yes
NevadaS5Yes
CaliforniaSNRYes
MontanaS4Yes
UtahSNRYes
New MexicoSNRYes
ColoradoS4Yes
IdahoSNRYes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (184)
Arizona (8)
AreaForestAcres
Big RidgeKaibab National Forest9,087
Burro CanyonKaibab National Forest19,928
Cimarron HillsCoconino National Forest5,303
Coconino RimKaibab National Forest7,213
Grief HillPrescott National Forest12,535
Padre CanyonCoconino National Forest9,431
Sheridan MountainPrescott National Forest37,600
Willis CanyonKaibab National Forest9,688
California (17)
AreaForestAcres
Andrews Mtn.Inyo National Forest9,912
Benton RangeInyo National Forest9,637
Birch CreekInyo National Forest28,816
Black CanyonInyo National Forest32,421
Boundary Peak (CA)Inyo National Forest210,884
Chineese Camp (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,339
Deep WellsInyo National Forest7,681
Devil's Gate (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,946
Excelsior (CA)Inyo National Forest45,607
Glass MountainInyo National Forest52,867
Iceberg - Mill CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest26,988
Mt. JacksonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest20,721
PaiuteInyo National Forest58,712
Soldier CanyonInyo National Forest40,589
South SierraSequoia National Forest8,008
West Walker (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest495
Wild Horse Mtn. (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest28,822
Idaho (1)
AreaForestAcres
Italian PeakCaribou-Targhee National Forest141,158
Montana (1)
AreaForestAcres
Mt. Gmt Area HCuster National Forest1,335
Nevada (73)
AreaForestAcres
Alta T - East AHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest114
Alta T - NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,325
Angel Peak NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest12,577
Angel Peak SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,540
AntelopeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,632
Arc Dome - CarversHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,846
Arc Dome - PabloHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest99
Arc Dome - Secret BsnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest74,782
Bald Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest41,598
Black SpringHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,016
Boundary Peak (NV)Inyo National Forest21,851
ButlerHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest39,470
Butler Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest25,878
Cave CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,145
Charleston - CarpenterHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest17,828
Charleston - ClarkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,674
Charleston - Macks CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,378
Chineese Camp (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest15,207
CottonwoodHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest18,161
Currant - East SlopeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10,101
Duck Creek Mtns.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest12,165
Excelsior Mtns.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest69,071
Four MileHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest24,093
Fourmile HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest15,718
Georges CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest108,551
Grant - BrunoHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,828
Grant - Burnt CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest126
Grant - Cherry CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest160
Grant - WadsworthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest610
Humboldt - SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,152
HuntoonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest36,281
Iron SpringHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest36,737
La Madre - TroutHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,101
Long ValleyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest50,472
Lovell Summit SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest28,455
MarysvilleHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest9,365
Moriah - Hendrys Ck.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,345
Moriah - Horse CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest99
Moriah - Smith Ck. NHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest103
Moriah - Smith Ck. SHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest45
North DobbinsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10,411
North SchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,773
North StirlingHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,929
Pearl PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest71,405
Pine Grove SouthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest88,945
PotosiHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,145
QuinnHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest62,459
Red MountainHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,242
Rose - Alum CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest853
Rough CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,476
Sam's CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,869
SaulsburyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,957
ShellbackHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest36,455
Snake - Big WashHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,146
Snake - ChokecherryHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest30,845
Snake - HatcheryHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,627
Snake - MurphyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest27,064
SnowbirdHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,859
South SchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest125,614
South Shoshone PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest24,528
Spanish PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest31,520
SugarloafInyo National Forest11,534
Table Mtn. - EastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest87,789
The Cove 1Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,847
Toiyabe RangeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest99,225
Toquima CaveHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest43,147
Ward MountainHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest15,927
Warm SpringsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest29,540
Wellington HillsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest21,009
West SchellHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest21,656
West Walker (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,683
WileyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest6,864
WilhoitesHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest11,297
New Mexico (1)
AreaForestAcres
Virgin CanyonSanta Fe National Forest6,068
Utah (81)
AreaForestAcres
0401001Ashley National Forest11,705
0401002Ashley National Forest36,113
0401007Ashley National Forest16,483
0401023Ashley National Forest8,352
0401024Ashley National Forest12,882
0401025Ashley National Forest1,471
0401030Ashley National Forest531
0401031Ashley National Forest7,110
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
418014Uinta National Forest9,683
418015Uinta National Forest17,289
418016Uinta National Forest35,240
418017Uinta National Forest19,631
418021Uinta National Forest6,255
418024Uinta National Forest51,699
418025Uinta National Forest32,698
418028Uinta National Forest34,002
418029Uinta National Forest15,673
AtchinsonDixie National Forest17,655
Beehive PeakFishlake National Forest59,137
Boulder MountainWasatch-Cache National Forest8,852
Boulder Mtn. / Boulder Top / Deer LakeDixie National Forest110,690
Box - Death HollowDixie National Forest3,175
Bull ValleyDixie National Forest10,911
Capital ReefDixie National Forest763
Casto BluffDixie National Forest87,466
Cave CanyonDixie National Forest5,657
Cedar BenchDixie National Forest8,915
Circleville MountainFishlake National Forest24,142
City CreekFishlake National Forest13,939
Clarkston Mtn.Caribou National Forest7,099
Clear CreekSawtooth National Forest7,188
CottonwoodDixie National Forest6,754
Cove CreekFishlake National Forest25,555
Dairy ForkManti-Lasal National Forest30,222
Dog ValleyFishlake National Forest11,810
East MountainManti-Lasal National Forest30,705
FergusonFishlake National Forest5,690
FishhookDixie National Forest12,959
Flat CanyonFishlake National Forest8,663
Happy ValleyDixie National Forest14,458
Hog RanchDixie National Forest17,130
HogsbackWasatch-Cache National Forest7,936
Horse Mountain - Mans PeakManti-Lasal National Forest22,159
Jake HollowDixie National Forest15,146
Joe LottFishlake National Forest19,826
Lewis PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest11,616
Little CreekFishlake National Forest11,479
Lone Peak ContiguousWasatch-Cache National Forest874
Long Neck Mesa / Steep Creek / Oak Creek - Steep Creek / OakDixie National Forest55,489
Lookout PeakFishlake National Forest9,195
Mahogany RangeWasatch-Cache National Forest11,409
MogotsuDixie National Forest16,762
Moody WashDixie National Forest31,835
Mt. AireWasatch-Cache National Forest9,681
Mt. Logan NorthWasatch-Cache National Forest18,930
Mt. Logan SouthWasatch-Cache National Forest17,014
Mt. Logan WestWasatch-Cache National Forest5,285
Mt. NaomiWasatch-Cache National Forest41,922
Mt. OlympusWasatch-Cache National Forest9,982
Mt. Johns Peak - Mt AliceFishlake National Forest12,469
Muddy Creek - Nelson Mt.Manti-Lasal National Forest59,034
New Home BenchDixie National Forest10,513
North FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest8,148
North PavantFishlake National Forest53,262
Oak CreekFishlake National Forest54,053
PavantFishlake National Forest42,560
Pine Valley MountainsDixie National Forest57,673
Red Canyon NorthDixie National Forest9,973
Right Hand Fork LoganWasatch-Cache National Forest15,023
SanpitchManti-Lasal National Forest29,129
Signal PeakFishlake National Forest30,889
South FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,374
South RimDixie National Forest1,372
Stansbury MountainsWasatch-Cache National Forest39,696
Steves MountainFishlake National Forest22,649
Stoddard MountainDixie National Forest13,165
Temple PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest24,081
Thousand Lake MountainFishlake National Forest27,267
Twin PeaksWasatch-Cache National Forest6,157
Wayne WonderlandFishlake National Forest12,395
Wyoming (2)
AreaForestAcres
0401021Ashley National Forest5,152
Middle ForkShoshone National Forest51,772
References (4)
  1. Adams, R.P. 2018. <i>Juniperus</i> of Canada and the United States: Taxonomy, Key and Distribution. Lundellia 21(1):1-34.
  2. Flora of North America Editorial Committee (FNA). 1993a. Flora of North America north of Mexico. Vol. 2. Pteridophytes and gymnosperms. Oxford Univ. Press, New York. xvi + 475 pp.
  3. Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
  4. Little, E.L., Jr. 1979. Checklist of United States trees (native and naturalized). Agriculture Handbook No. 541. U.S. Forest Service, Washington, D.C. 375 pp.