Rigid Juniper, also known as the Temple Juniper is a slow-growing, deciduous oak with a range from western Washington to central California; it is also found east of the Cascades in selected locations where it grows in the foothills in open habitat. This oak is drought-resistant. Mature trees may reach 60-70 feet in height with a rounded, compact crown and a short trunk; most trees are much smaller and may even appear shrub-like. The bark is grayish with furrows.

for its use in Japanese temple gardens, is a small, pyramidal tree with stiff, sharply pointed, dark green needles. The juvenile foliage is blue-toned. Slow-growing, this juniper is very suitable for bonsai.

Reaching a maximum height of 30 feet, the branches are somewhat pendulous on older trees. This juniper works well in the small garden. The cones are small (up to ½ inch), rounded and dark purple to brown in color. The bark becomes gray with age and furrowed.

This tree prefers sunny conditions and is drought and cold tolerant.

Native to northern Asia, these trees are grown from purchased seed and are three years old.

Size: One gallon
Family: Cupressaceae
Scientific Name: Juniperus rigida