(Juniperus chinesis)
Family: Cupressaceae

Description
An evergreen, single-trunked tree. Pyramidal in shape. Height can be from 15–20 ft. (5–14 m) tall. Leaves are blue-green to dark green and scaly. Bark is light brown and furrowed.

Habitat
Will grow in most soils, and is somewhat drought tolerant. Non-native to New Mexico.

Discussion
This is a popular garden and shade tree.