juniper?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Cherish, Aug 3, 2009.

  1. Cherish

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    This little evergreen popped up in the garden last year. I thought it looked interesting being so spindly.
     

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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Maybe Juniperus virginiana
     
  3. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Agree with Eastern Juniper Juniperus virginiana.
     
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    Two votes for virginiana, eh? Hmm, the up close shots of the needles I find online look about the same but its overall look seems different. Maybe it'll grow into looking more normal.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It's a young seedling still in juvenile foliage (with needle-like leaves rather than scale leaves), and also in a shady situation, which makes it slenderer and sparser than it would be in full sun.
     

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