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Canary Islands juniper
Juniperus cedrus


Location: Rock Ave.
District: Niles
Native to: Africa
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: evergreen

Comments: Evergreen conifer native to the Canary Islands off the Coast of Africa. 3 Pale green half inch long needles per node on pendulous branchlets, bark is tan to orange with vertical fisures, and orange colored half inch diameter spherical cones. Mature trees to 100' but specimens in this area one third that height. An endangered species in its native habitat.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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