Juniperus californica

California Juniper, California White Cedar, Sweetberry Cedar, Chuperosa

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 10A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color n/a
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Erosion control, rock garden, screen, specimen, street tree
Height 8' to 12' / 2.40m to 3.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, pyramidal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, fragrant foliage, invasive