Are juniper trees native to Central Oregon?
The western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) grows in central parts of Oregon as a large shrub or as a small tree. According to the “Trees of North America” filed guide, the common juniper (Juniperus communis) is a shrubby tree that is also native to that part of the state.Source:Oregon Dept of Forestry: Are Juniper Trees Loving Oregon to Death?”A Guide to Field Identification-Trees of North America”; C.
