Juniperus ashei (
Ashe juniper,
post cedar,
mountain cedar, or
blueberry juniper) is a
drought-tolerant evergreen
tree, native to northeastern
Mexico and the south-central
United States north to southern
Missouri; the largest areas are in central
Texas, where extensive stands occur. It grows up to tall, rarely , and provides
erosion control and year-round shade for wildlife and
livestock.