Sierra juniper or Western juniper (Juniperus grandis) is a type of conifer tree that is endemic to the western United States. It is sometimes considered a variety or subspecies of Juniperus occidentalis. The distribution and habitat of the Sierra juniper range from the Sierra Nevada in eastern California and western Nevada, the White and Inyo…
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Characteristics of Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis)
Western Juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) is a conifer tree native to the western United States, growing in the mountains at elevations of 800-3,000 m asl, and rarely descending to 100 m asl. This tree usually occurs in dry, rocky areas where there is less competition from larger species such as Blackjack Pine (Pinus ponderosa) and Coast…
Characteristics of Utah Juniper (Juniperus osteosperma)
Utah Juniper (Juniperus osteosperma) is a species of conifer tree from the evergreen family Cupressaceae, native to the southwestern United States. Its natural range extends from the mountains of southwestern Wyoming and southeastern Idaho across the states of Utah, Nevada, western Colorado to the eastern slopes of the Sierra, the Panamint Mountains of California, and…
How to Repotting Juniperus Procumbens
This then a repotting of a Juniperus procumbens, commonly known as Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper. Before I show any pictures, thus tree has been in my possession for seven years. It was originally a large ‘bush’ like tree growing in a Chinese decorated – very tall cascade pot. During late winter an extremely bad storm…