Botanical Name: Juniperus squamata
Common Name: flakey juniper, Himalayan juniper
Family: Cupressaceae
Distribution/Origin: Himalayas & China
Leaf/Bud: scales, glaucous, needled, evergreen
Flower/Inflorescence: elliptic, berry-like seed cone, glaucous
Fruit/Seed:
Stem/Bark: flakey brown bark
Size: height 10 - 15m
Habit: irregular
Form: irregular
Culture: full sun, medium moisture, average sou
Landscape Use: park, bedding, winter interest
Notes: smell of grapefruit and oranges