stated that its taste was bitter and its shade had a baleful influence on man 

 and beast. We can find no basis for these assumptions, and accept the juniper 

 as a tree of graceful beauty in our lawns and gardens. 



The junipers are adaptive to adverse soil and atmospheric conditions and 

 will thrive on rocky hillsides or along the seashore where living conditions are 

 harsh. Their growth is slow, and they are less symmetrical than most conifers, 

 but their hardiness and freedom from pests make them valuable trees on arid 

 locations. Of the exotic species cultivated in California the most common 

 are the European and Japanese forms. 



California Juniper 



The California juniper (Juniperus californica) is a small tree of spreading 

 habit which grows naturally in dry situations. The foliage, which is a deep 

 rich green, is borne on a broad open head. It is not commonly cultivated by 

 nurseries, but small transplanted trees should do well because of the ability 

 of the tree to resist adverse soil and moisture conditions. 



Creeping Japanese Juniper 



The creeping Japanese juniper (Juniperus chinensis jprocumbens) is a dense, 

 dwarf shrub with trailing branches and glaucous foliage. It is well adapted 

 for rock gardens, or for forming groundwork for hiding bare ground under 

 large trees. 



CRYPTOMERIA 



Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) claims a Greek origin for its 

 generic name. The Greek word, kryjptos, signifies hidden, and the word 

 meros, part, and it is supposed that this tree was so christened on account 

 of a hidden relationship with the cedar. It differs from the cedar, however, 

 in many respects. It has long, awl-shaped leaves and loose, open branches 

 which ascend at the extremities. The bark, which is cinnamon colored, peels 

 readily from the larger trees. It is a large pyramidal tree at maturity with a 

 distinguished appearance, which is probably the reason it is called "Peacock 

 Pine" by the Chinese. There is a variety known as elegans which has very 

 fine and feathery foliage which changes from a rich green in summer to a 

 bronzy red in winter. 



