Like all conifers, junipers have identifiable evergreen needle leaves or scaly feathery leaves. Sharp, prickly needle leaves identify immature juniper trees and shrubs and typically gr… See more

Juniper cones on male trees are small yellowish or brownish-tan in color with 6 – 20 scales. They are located at the tips of the foliage and look more like swelling on the ends of … See more

Juniper berries are the edible green or purplish-black fleshy cones that grow on juniper trees. Green berry-like juniper cones have a piney citrus taste. Mature purple Juni… See more

Juniper tree bark is typically reddish-brown, and it peels off in thin, vertical strips or plates. One identifying feature of juniper trees is their highly aromatic bark that gives off a woody… See more