Juniperus rigida Temple juniper (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Juniperus rigida
Temple juniper
Evergreen tree
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The Juniperus rigida plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea, Manchuria. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Temple juniper.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus rigida
Common Name:  Temple juniper
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  Sieb.&Zucc.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  Hills and mountains in C. and S. Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[11] and succeeding on chalk[200]. Established plants are drought tolerant, succeeding in hot dry positions[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it thrives in S. England[11]. Trees are very slow growing in Britain, normally averaging only 15cm a year increase in height[185]. Cultivated for its wood in Asia[61]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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