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Western juniper

Western juniper

Juniperus occidentalis

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

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A hardy native conifer of the interior western United States with soft, feathery foliage and gnarled, picturesque branching. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, making it ideal for xeriscape gardens and arid climates.

Overview

Form
irregular, picturesque
Growth Rate
slow
Size
20–33′ tall × 20–50′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Cupressaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Interior Pacific Northwest and Great Basin (Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada)

Native to: Oregon, Idaho, California, Nevada

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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Season of Interest

WinterSpring

Companion Planting

Plants well with