Junipers are coniferous trees and shrubs in the genus Juniperus of the cypress family Cupressaceae. Depending on the taxonomy, between 50 and 67 species of junipers are widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere as far south as tropical Africa, including the Arctic, parts of Asia, and Central America. The highest-known juniper forest occurs at an altitude of 4,900 meters (16,100 ft) in southeastern Tibet and the northern Himalayas, creating one of the highest tree lines on earth.
Diseases Affecting Juniper
Juniper Scale
The juniper scale, native to Europe, is now distributed throughout the United States. This armored scale insect occasionally becomes a…
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Insects Affecting Juniper
Juniper Scale
The juniper scale, native to Europe, is now distributed throughout the United States. This armored scale insect occasionally becomes a…
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Spruce Spider Mite
The Spruce Spider Mite is considered one of the most destructive spider mites in the United States.
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Bagworms
Bagworm is a caterpillar that molts into a moth in the adult stage. They are easiest to identify by the bags they construct as they feed. Damage includes needle discoloration and injury.
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