Desert Upright Juniper

Juniperus osteosperma, commonly known as the Utah juniper, is a slow-growing, long-lived evergreen that typically forms a rounded, bushy crown or a small, contorted tree. Its foliage consists of aromatic, scale-like, yellow-green leaves that remain vibrant year-round. Native to the arid southwestern United States, it thrives in full sun and well-drained, rocky, or alkaline soils. This hardy species is highly drought-tolerant and provides essential food and shelter for various wildlife.