Durango juniper vs Cedro

Juniperus durangensis compared with Juniperus jaliscana

Key Differences

• Durango juniper is Least Concern while Cedro is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Durango juniper	Cedro
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 durangensis	Juniperus jaliscana

Evolutionary Relationship

Durango juniper and Cedro share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Juniperus.

Conservation Status

Durango juniper

LC — Least Concern

Cedro

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Durango juniper	Cedro
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Durango juniper

Habitat

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

Cedro

Habitat

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