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].

General Uses: A number of cultivars are suitable for use as a ground cover, though they are rather slow-growing[208]. They should be spaced about 90cm apart each way[208]. 'Parsonsii' can grow up to 2 metres across, with its branches horizontal to and about 5cm above the ground but never touching the ground[208].

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