Plant
Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinensisChinese juniper is an evergreen conifer that ranges from a low shrub to a substantial tree. Young shoots often bear sharp needle leaves, while mature growth carries overlapping scale leaves and small fleshy seed cones.
Evergreen ConiferScale LeavesFleshy Cones
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyPhotosynthesis; roots absorb water and mineral nutrients
Predators
- Scale insects
- Mites
- Browsing mammals
ThreatsSevere fire, root disturbance, drought, disease, and habitat conversion
HabitatsRocky slopes, open woodland, coastal cliffs, scrub, and cultivated landscapes
Life spanOften many decades and potentially more than a century
Classification
- OrderPinales
- FamilyCupressaceae
- GenusJuniperus
- SpeciesJuniperus chinensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Conifers have confusing look-alikes; do not eat wild cones or foliage based on this profile.
Responsible observation
- Leaves: Compare sharp juvenile needles with scale-covered mature shoots.
- Form: Observe the dense irregular crown without breaking branch tips.
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