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Juniperus conferta
Japanese Shore Juniper
Juniperus · Cupressaceae
Juniperus conferta (shore juniper and blue pacific 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.
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Classification
Genus
Juniperus
Family
Cupressaceae
Common name
Japanese Shore Juniper
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Juniperus conferta belongs to the Juniperus genus within the Cupressaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Japanese Shore Juniper.
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Further reading
- 01Juniperus conferta taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service