Taiwan juniper

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A slow-growing evergreen tree of narrow upright habit with short weeping branches to around 8-10m. Foliage is grey-green in colour. Mature trees have peeling bark.

Scientific classification

Species: Taiwan juniper (Juniperus formosana)
Genus: Juniperus
Family: Cupressaceae

Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Conifers · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Pendulous weeping
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Taiwan juniper

Distribution map

China (Fujian) to Taiwan

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Taiwan juniper

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Taiwan juniper care guide

Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established

Fertilizing

Light conifer feed once yearly in early spring only

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in early autumn

Growing

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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