Economic Value
The Chinese juniper can be used as construction material or in stationery. Oil can be extracted from seeds.
Garden Use
Chinese juniper can be planted alone or in clusters. It has a number of important uses in landscaping, such as creating ground cover, shade with its heavy foliage, hedges, or privacy screens and is also used for specimen plantings. Prized for its dark green, thick growth, it is a good fit for ornamental gardens and general landscaping. Its companion plants include ornamental grass, which makes a good contrast, and Hydrangeas, whose blooms complement its appearance.
Interesting Facts
Chinese juniper is tall and straight. Most are planted in temples or forests in China. The Chinese have a four-character phrase to describe it: strange. They are interesting no matter what kind of posture.
Name Story
Chinese juniper||Chinese pyramid juniper: Juniperus chinensisis known by the common name chinese juniper, although it's not native only to China, but to Taiwan, Myanmar, Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East, as well. The English word "juniper"was derived from the Latin "juniperus" which can be translated " youth producing" or "evergreen".
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