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Western Juniper

Juniperus occidentalis
Janka | 680
Oregon High Desert

Juniper can grow with less water than any other Oregon tree species. However, in the absence of fire, Juniper has spread remarkably, becoming a nuisance weed. It is now taking critical sagebrush habitat away from the endangered Sage Grouse. Zena Forest Products is proud to use Western Juniper in our EdgeGrain™ flooring that is made from Western Juniper sourced from sagebrush habitat restoration efforts.