species 5,624 observations
Western Juniper
Juniperus occidentalis
Field notes
Juniperus occidentalis, known as the western juniper, is a shrub or tree native to the Western United States, growing in mountains at altitudes of 800–3,000 meters (2,600–9,800 ft) and rarely down to 100 m (330 ft). It is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List because it is a widespread species with an increasing population.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Sequoia Sphinx, Abagrotis glenni, Juniper Hairstreak, Celypha Moth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Trachykele opulenta, Chrysobothris viridicyanea, Juniper Urn Gall Midge, Western Cedar Borer
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mountain-juniper Spittlebug, Juniper Spittlebug, Black-billed Magpie, Dusky Grouse
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.