Juniperus tibetica, the Tibetan juniper, is a species of juniper, native to western China in southern Gansu, southeastern Qinghai, Sichuan, and Tibet Autonomous Region, where it grows at high to very high altitudes of 2,600–4,900 metres (8,500–16,100 feet).

[5] The highest known stand of J. tibetica was found at 29°42' N 96°45' E at 4900 m in southeastern Tibet (Xizang Autonomous Region, Baxoi County).

The leaves are of two forms, juvenile needle-like leaves 5 millimetres (1⁄4 inch) long on seedlings and occasionally (regrowth after browsing damage) on adult plants, and adult scale-leaves 1.5–3 mm (1⁄16–1⁄8 in) long on older plants; they are arranged in decussate opposite pairs or whorls of three.

[3][4] It is the only woody plant occurring over large areas of high altitude Tibet, and grows very slowly in the harsh climatic conditions there.

The wood is therefore of major importance to local communities for building construction and fuel, and is also burnt for incense.