The most common cultivar in southern New Mexico (USDA zone 8, Sunset
zone 10) for your purpose is _Juniperus sabina_ `Tamariscifolia' (Tam
Juniper). They can reach 2-4' tall and 10' in diameter.

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Brett Woywood
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