This is a "Multiple Variation" style listing. Use the "Seed Qty" drop-down menu, above, to select quantity/weight. Choose from: 20 Seeds for $2.00 60 Seeds for $4.00 120 Seeds for $6.00 240 Seeds for $10.00 480 Seeds for $18.00 1,440 Seeds for $40.00 This item ships free when paid together with any other purchase. U.S. addresses only. Alligator Juniper, Juniperus deppeana pachyphlaea, Tree Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Bonsai, Evergreen, Screen/Windbreak, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Shelter, Cold, Heat, Drought and Wind Tolerant Alligator Juniper is a large evergreen conifer tree growing to 50 feet at a slow rate. The bark is very distinctive; it develops square blocking plates, giving it a checkered pattern. Square patches are dark gray with nearly black fissures resembling Alligator skin. Measurements: A tree with a short, thick trunk and a rounded, spreading crown; height of mature individuals between 20 to 50 feet. Flowers: Dioecious; (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required) males are small pale yellow in large clusters at ends of twigs; females are small, round pale green. Female Cones: Female cones berry-like, 0.4 to 0.5 inches in length and globular; color brown with a white bloom, hard and dry; 3 to 5 seeds per cone; mature in two growing seasons. Leaves: Evergreen, scale-like, opposite in 4 rows; twigs quadrate (4- sided); scales sharp-pointed, between 1/8 and 1/16 inches in length; color blue-green with a gland dot and common with a dot of resin. Bark: Bark black or gray-black, thick, and broken into a series of rectangular to square plates. Native Range: Alligator Juniper is commonest in the dry mountain ranges of Arizona and New Mexico extending as far north as the San Francisco Peaks of Arizona and as far east as the Trans-Pecos region of western Texas. The species is widely distributed in Mexico. Habitat: The species occurs on the dry rocky slopes of mountains within its range in association with pinyon pines and other juniper species. Other Names: Juniperus mexicana, Juniperus pachyderma, Checkerbark Juniper Zone: 6 to 9 Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate Plant Type: Evergreen Tree Family: Cupressaceae – Cypress family Native Range: Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico Height: 20 to 50 feet Spread: 30 to 50 feet Shape: Rounded Crown Bloom Time: March - May Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Evergreen Drought Tolerance: High Water: Low Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Tolerant of most conditions. Adapts to moderately heavy soils. Will not do well in poorly drained, wet soils. Uses: Landscape specimen, garden accent, screen, Bonsai, mass plantings, groupings, windbreaks, foundation plantings, Xeriscape plant. Sowing Juniperus deppeana pachyphlaea Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Pour Hot water over seed, Soak for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 90-120 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet). Germination: Sow 1/4” Deep, Keep moist (Not wet).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/documents/1449/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. Shipping and Discounts: All items are set up to automatically discount as follows: Any promotional offers are discounted by using the "Add to Cart "only.To qualify for any discounts, items must be paid together, on the same eCRATER invoice.If paid separately, no discounts will be applied though seller reserves the right to ship together.If there are any questions or concerns about the amount due, please message me before paying so I can address all of your concerns before there is a problem. Buyer assumes responsibility once payment has been made. International Buyer’s: It is the buyer’s responsibility to know their countries customs laws. 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