Ashe Juniper
Ashe Junipers are native trees to the central Texas region. Ashe Junipers are drought tolerant and provide a year-round habitat for animals with its evergreen leaves. The endangered Golden-Cheeked Warbler will use the easily peeled-away bark to make its nests, making it a vital part of the ecosystem at Wild Basin. They are often locally called, “Cedar trees,” and release their pollen from December to February, which people with allergies refer to as the “Cedar Fever.”
Identification: Radiating branches, most of which start low to the ground. Shaggy, easy to remove bark. Fragrant smell. Small, bright green, scale-like leaves. Blue berries on female trees & male trees covered in a layer of golden-pollen during winter.
Identification: Radiating branches, most of which start low to the ground. Shaggy, easy to remove bark. Fragrant smell. Small, bright green, scale-like leaves. Blue berries on female trees & male trees covered in a layer of golden-pollen during winter.