Juniperus grandis
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Juniperus grandis (Sierra juniper) is a shrub or tree native to California, United States.
Description
A medium-sized tree 12–26 m tall with a stout trunk up to 3 m diameter. Cones 5–9 mm diameter. Most plants dioecious, but about 5-10% are monoecious.
Synonyms: Juniperus occidentalis var. australis
Habitat
Exposed, dry, rocky slopes, flats, forest, pinyon/juniper woodland; 100–3100 m. High North Coast Ranges, High Sierra Nevada, San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, East of Sierra Nevada, Desert Mountains; western Nevada.[1]
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