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Sierra juniper

Sierra juniper

Juniperus grandis

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3bZone 9b

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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
columnar to pyramidal
Growth Rate
slow
Size
40–33′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Cupressaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Sierra Nevada mountains, California

Native to: California

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Winter

Companion Planting

Plants well with