Juniperus squamata (Flaky or Himalayan Juniper)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Species | squamata |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
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Details
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| Height | 2-10 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Habitat | Afghanistan to China |
| Bark/Stem Description | Flaky brown bark |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are broad needle-like, 3-9 mm long, arranged in six ranks in alternating whorls of three, and often strongly glaucous blue-green in colour. |
| Fruit Description | The cones are berry-like, globose to ovoid, 4-9 mm long and 4-6 mm diameter, glossy black, and contain one seed; they are mature in about 18 months. The male cones are 3-4 mm long, and shed their pollen in early spring. It is largely dioecious, with |
Photographs
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet'
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Juniperus squamata 'Meyeri'
Juniperus squamata 'Wilsonii'
Juniperus squamata 'Holger'
Juniperus squamata 'Star Dust'