California juniper Cupressaceae Juniperus californica Carrière   symbol: JUCA7
	Leaf: Evergreen, scale-like, arranged whorled in 3's resulting in a round twig, young or vigorously growing twigs may produce awl-like needles; small gland on back; yellow-green. Flower: Dioecious; males are small, pale yellow, in large clusters at ends of twigs; females are small, round, pale green. Fruit: Berry-like cones, round to slightly egg shaped, 1/2 to 3/4 inch in diameter, bluish and glaucous but turning reddish brown when mature, sweet but dry, and not resinous, 2 (sometimes 1) seed per fruit, matures in 2 growing seasons. Twig: Slender to moderate, round, initially covered with tight, yellow-green, scale-like leaves, later turning reddish brown. Bark: Gray with reddish brown furrows and long, scaly, irregular ridges. Form: Small tree or large shrub with a wide spreading, irregular crown.
	USDAFS Additional Silvics - USDA Plants Database Juniperus californica is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting California juniper (opens a new window).