Within the 60 or more species of junipers are hundreds of varieties that differ in height, overall form and size — they may be upright trees or low growing, prostrate shrubs.

Juniper Berries. Sierra juniper (J. grandis) ... This non-native plant blooms from May to August and can grow just about anywhere below 8,300’ with rich soil and a bit of shade.

Junipers are tough plants that can be found growing across the world, including in some of the most desolate areas. There are about 40 species of juniper, 13 of which are native to North America.

California juniper (Juniperus californica), which you can see growing wild along the 14 Freeway from Acton up to and throughout the Antelope Valley, is a large sprawling shrub, suitable as a ...