Juniperus recurva — (Cox's Juniper)

An uncommon early-19th century Asian introduction, but widely grown in the form var. coxii (Cox's Juniper).

The juvenile leaves are are in threes, forward-pointing and crowding the shoot.

For similar trees see: Radially arranged leaves

 
 

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