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California Native Plant

Juniperus californica

California Juniper

Plant photo of: Juniperus californica
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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:

In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.

Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.