Juniperus californica
California Juniper
Description
California juniper is a large shrub or tree that has bluish berries and really requires no water at all after established. It can handle the worst of soils and will attract wildlife. It is a great high desert plant.
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Lawn, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.