Juniperus chinensis Chinese juniper (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Juniperus chinensis
Chinese juniper
Evergreen tree
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The Juniperus chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - N.E. China, Japan, Mongolia. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese juniper. Some home gardeners know the variety as J. sheppardii. J. sphaerica.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus chinensis
Common Name:  Chinese juniper
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Near seashores in C. and S. Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[1, 11, 200]. Succeeds in chalky soils[200]. Established plants are drought tolerant, succeeding in hot dry positions[200]. A slow growing and rather short-lived tree[185]. The plants produce new growth from early May to the end of August and can make 50cm a year increases in height when young[185]. A very ornamental plant[1], there are many named varieties[200]. The crushed foliage has a rather sour resinous scent[185]. Trees are usually dioecious but occasional monoecious trees occur[11]. Male and female flowers are required if fruit and seed is to be produced.

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