species 5,269 observations
Sierra Juniper
Juniperus grandis
Field notes
Juniperus grandis, known as Sierra juniper, Sierra western juniper, and western juniper, is a tree or tall shrub that is endemic to the Western United States. It is sometimes considered a variety or subspecies of Juniperus occidentalis, which is also known as western juniper.
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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
Juniper Hairstreak, Red-striped Needleworm Moth, Small Engrailed, Hemlock Looper Moth
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Juniper Urn Gall Midge, Juniper Tip Midge, Cypress Gall Midge, Gyascutus carolinensis
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Williamson's Sapsucker, American Robin, Red-headed Ash Borer, Yellow-rumped Warbler
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
From USDA PLANTS.