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Juniperus recurva
Himalayan Weeping Juniper
Origin: Northern Himalayas and northern Pakistan. East to Western Yunnan and Southwest China.
| Genus |
| Juniperus |
| Species |
| recurva |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7a - 10a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 - H6 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Prefers to be grown in full sun and requires moist well-drained soil. |
| Shape |
| Conical shape with a non-symmetrical lean |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Bark is an uneven brownish-orange colour which eventually exfoliates and is replaced with younger bark. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Very small, conical-shaped light green buds fading into brown and have small scales. |
| Propagation |
| Propagation by seed. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| The species has been traditionally used as non-steroidal anti inflammatory, antiseptic, muscle relaxant, antitoxin, aphrodisiac, lotions and digestion assistance. One of the most ancient rituals of the Himalayan region is the burning of Juniperus recurva on mountain tops to purify and sanctify the area |
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