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:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.