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Sierra juniper
Juniperus grandis
tree☀️ full sun💧 low water
A native Sierra Nevada conifer with soft, feathery blue-green foliage that develops purplish tones in winter. Extremely drought-tolerant and cold-hardy, ideal for high-elevation gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Winter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
climax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Sierra Nevada mountains, California
Native to: California
Function & Care
windbreakerosion control
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation