Creeping Juniper is a low, prostrate shrub of rocky hillsides and sandy soils across the northern Great Plains and boreal regions. It spreads across the ground with trailing branches, turning purplish in winter. The blue berries provide important food for many birds, and the dense mats provide shelter for small mammals and nesting birds.
Best time to see a Creeping Juniper
The best time to see a Creeping Juniper is May–August, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,530 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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