California juniper Cupressaceae Juniperus californica

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:Species is 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.

leaf flower fruit twig bark form map

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