Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Common Juniper (Juniperus communis var. saxatilis) is a native shrub that grows in central and northern California.

Plant type

Tree

Size

3 ft Tall

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, North Coastal Coniferous Forest, Subalpine Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Bats
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 17 likely

Confirmed Likely

Abagrotis mirabilis

The Brown Elfin

Callophrys augustinus

Olive Hairstreak

Callophrys gryneus

Sugar Pine Tortrix Moth

Choristoneura lambertiana