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A, Juniperus horizontalis. Like other junipers, this species can grow on very difficult sites, but develops 
slowly. The mat-forming habit enhances its value as soil cover. B, J. monosperma. As with other 
southwestern junipers, this form provides excellent cover for soil and wildlife and an important food for 
birds and mammals. C, J. monosperma. ‘The cherrystone juniper, besides itself producing valuable 
wildlife food, often serves as host to a mistletoe that bears a berry very attractive to small birds. 
