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