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Juniperus osteosperma ( Utah Juniper ; syn. J. utahensis ) is a shrub or small tree reaching 3-6 m (rarely to 9 m) tall. It is native to the southwestern United States , in Utah , Nevada , Arizona , western New Mexico , western Colorado , Wyoming , southern Montana , southern Idaho and eastern California .A wax on the fruit is obtained by simmering the fruit in hot water and skimming off the wax as it rises to the surface. The wax can be used to make aromatic candles. The bark is employed as a tinder and is also made into a slow match.
The dried seeds have been used as beads or as the 'rattle' in rattles. An infusion of the plant has been used as a hair wash. The plant has been burnt as an incense and fumigant in the home. Wood - soft, close-grained, slightly fragrant. It is used occasionally for fuel, fencing etc.