Alligator Juniper (Juniperus Deppeana) is a perennial tree in the Cupressaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Juniperus deppeana, commonly known as Alligator Juniper, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, recognized for its distinctive bark pattern resembling alligator skin.