Taiwan juniper

How to Grow and Care for Taiwan juniper

Taiwan juniper · Juniperus formosana

Grow in any well-drained soil, including dry, chalky or sandy soils, preferably in full sun or in light dappled shade. Borderline hardy (sheltered or coastal locations). See tree cultivation

Watering: Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once establishedSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Taiwan juniper

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
ToxicityHarmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in any well-drained soil, including dry, chalky or sandy soils, preferably in full sun or in light dappled shade. Borderline hardy (sheltered or coastal locations). See tree cultivation

How to Water Taiwan juniper?

Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Taiwan juniper?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Taiwan juniper?

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What Soil Is Best for Taiwan juniper?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Taiwan juniper?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Taiwan juniper?

Light conifer feed once yearly in early spring only

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How to Prune Taiwan juniper?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Taiwan juniper?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in early autumn

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How to Transplant Taiwan juniper?

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How to Care for Taiwan juniper in Winter?

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How to Plant Taiwan juniper?

Grow in any well-drained soil, including dry, chalky or sandy soils, preferably in full sun or in light dappled shade. Borderline hardy (sheltered or coastal locations). See tree cultivation

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How to Repot Taiwan juniper?

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How to Harvest Taiwan juniper?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to phytophthora, canker and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, conifer red spider mite and caterpillars

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The Toxicity of Taiwan juniper

Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Taiwan juniper

Plant typeConifers · Trees
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitPendulous weeping
OriginChina (Fujian) to Taiwan

Scientific Classification

Species
Juniperus formosana
Genus
Juniperus
Family
Cupressaceae
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