is the most common tree on the creek banks and drinks over 100 gallons of water every summer day.
Narrow Leaf Cottonwood branch
Have you noticed
there are more trees along the creek than on the surrounding hillside? The trees growing beside the creek consume more water.
The Rocky Mountain Juniper
relies on large quantities of water to grow. The foliage or greenery of the Rocky Mountain Juniper is fine and lacy. It's berries are purple-white. Try rubbing a juniper berry. Can you make it turn light blue?
