alligator juniper

I would normally not start a thread for a collected tree shortly after collection. I typically like to wait at least a year to ensure its survival. But I thought I’d make an exception for this tree. Collected…well…yesterday. I found an area that has quite a few about an hour north west of...

So I know. I know to check the mother tree overall health first. But was excited about native Alligator Juniper. My neighbor gave me permission to take a few cuttings, but I didn't look closely until I was ready to put them in the substrate. I'm pretty sure it's a scale of some sort, if it's...