Juniperus conferta

Juniperus conferta (shore juniper) is a species of juniper, native to Japan, where it grows on sand dunes. It is often treated as a variety or subspecies of Juniperus rigida.[1][2][3]

Juniperus conferta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Division: Pinophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Juniperus
Section: Juniperus sect. Juniperus
Species:
Juniperus conferta
Binomial name
Juniperus conferta

Etymology

Conferta is derived from Latin. "Con" meaning together and "ferta" meaning strong.

Description

It forms a cover with a fresh green color reminiscent of lawn. The foliage is prickly, typical of many junipers. The plant can tolerate acidic and alkaline soils but requires good drainage.

Uses

It is also often grown as bonsai.

References

  1. Farjon, A. (2005). Monograph of Cupressaceae and Sciadopitys. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ISBN 1-84246-068-4
  2. Adams, R. P. (2004). Junipers of the World. Trafford. ISBN 1-4120-4250-X
  3. The Plant List, retrieved 27 February 2017


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