Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Key to the Junipers (Juniperus)


Leaves are all needle-like, 3-15 mm (1/8 - 5/8 in.) long,
and are in whorls of 3 -
Ground juniper (Juniperus communis ssp. depressa)

OR

Leaves are mostly scale-like, 1-3 mm (1/32 - 1/8 in.) long, and are in opposite pairs (young trees,
and some lower branches of larger trees,
with whorled, needle-like leaves)

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Leaves all needle-like, 3-15 mm long, in whorls of 3 (close-up image) Leaves mostly scale-like, 1-3 mm long, in opposite pairs (close-up image)
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