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M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer
Photo Locations:
Huntington Botanical Gardens - San Marino, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, Chico, CA and Arnold Arboretum - Boston, MA
CHINESE JUNIPER
Juniperus chinensis
General Notes
Utility friendly tree. Shrub or small tree. Has fragrant leaf. Native to Northeastern Asia. Trees may be referred to as male or female.
A Juniperus chinensis in Orange is registered as a California Big Tree. It measures 40 feet high, with a trunk circumference of 109 inches and a crown spread of 51 feet.
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- Juniperus chinensis - Cupressaceae
- Native To: Northeastern Asia
- Habit: Erect
Has Evergreen foliage. - Shape: Conical
- Sunset Zones: 1 - 24
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water Needs: Moist to Dry Soil. Drought tolerant.
- Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
- Soil pH: Highly Acidic to Highly Alkaline
- Salinity Tolerance: Moderate Inland
- Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
- Height: 25 feet
- Growth Rate: 12 to 24 Inches per Season
- Landscape Use: Screen
- Longevity: 40 to 150 years
- Leaves: Scalelike Blue Green, Gray Green or Medium to Dark Green. Evergreen.
- Flowers: Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring. Has either male or female flowers (dioecious). Trees may be sold as male or female.
- Cone: Brown or Purple Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Fall or Winter. Wildlife use it.
- Bark: Light Green, Light Gray or Red Brown, Exfoliating, Furrowed or Smooth
- Pest & Disease: Resistant to Texas Root Rot. Susceptible to Beetle Borers and Spider Mites, Oak Root Rot, Root Rot and Rust
- Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf
- Branch Strength: Rated as Medium
- Litter Issue: Dry Fruit
- Root Damage Potential: Rated as Low
- Health Hazard: None Known
- Fire Resistance: Unfavorable
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