Cedro Chino vs American Savin

Juniperus deppeana compared with Juniperus horizontalis

Key Differences

• Cedro Chino is Least Concern while American Savin is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cedro Chino	American Savin
Kingdom same	Plantae (planta)	Plantae (planta)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Coniferales)	Pinales (Coniferales)
Family same	Cupressaceae	Cupressaceae
Genus same	Juniperus	Juniperus
Species	Juniperus deppeana	Juniperus horizontalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Cedro Chino and American Savin share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Juniperus.

Conservation Status

Cedro Chino

LC — Least Concern

American Savin

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cedro Chino	American Savin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cedro Chino

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found in India.

American Savin

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Turkey), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

Cedro Chino

The Alligator Juniper (Juniperus deppeana) is a species in the genus Juniperus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

American Savin

The American Savin (Juniperus horizontalis) is a species in the genus Juniperus. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.