Juniperus conferta Shore juniper (Cupressaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Juniperus conferta
Shore juniper
Evergreen shrub
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The Juniperus conferta plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Shore juniper. Some home gardeners know the variety as J. littoralis.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus conferta
Common Name:  Shore juniper
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  Parl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Sandy seashores all over Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in hot, dry sandy soils and in maritime exposure[11, 166, 200]. Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[1, 11]. Succeeds in poor soils and tolerates light shade[197]. Plants are not reliably hardy in the coldest areas of the country[208]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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