Juniperus chinensis

North side of Cruess Hall

The Chinese juniper is a medium-sized evergreen tree. Leaves have a distinct smell when crushed.


Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis
Common Name: Chinese juniper
Location: North side of Cruess Hall
Family: Cupressaceae
Sunset Zones: 1-24, H1, H2
Native Range: Himalayas, China, Mongolia, and Japan
Habitat: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
General Habit: Evergreen tree, slow-grower to about 50 ft.
Notes: Mature foliage consists of small overlapping scales colored blue grey or grey green. Berry like cones are pale blue when immature then turn brown.