Juniperus recurva Himalayan juniper (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Juniperus recurva
Himalayan juniper
Evergreen tree
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The Juniperus recurva plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas to N. Burma. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Himalayan juniper. Some home gardeners know the variety as J. religiosa. J. repanda.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus recurva
Common Name:  Himalayan juniper
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  Buch-Ham. ex D.Don.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Wetter areas of the Himalayas, to 4600 metres[51].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[1, 11] and succeeding on chalk[200]. Prefers a humid sheltered site, doing well in areas with high rainfall[200]. Does not succeed in dry areas[200]. Unlike most members of the genus, this species grows better in the wetter western part of Britain[11]. A very ornamental plant[1] but slow growing in Britain, even young trees fail to average 25cm a year[185]. Plants are resistant to honey fungus[88]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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