Formosan Juniper vs Needle Juniper

Juniperus formosana compared with Juniperus rigida

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Formosan Juniper	Needle Juniper
Kingdom same	Plantae (Plants)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family same	Cupressaceae	Cupressaceae
Genus same	Juniperus	Juniperus
Species	Juniperus formosana	Juniperus rigida

Evolutionary Relationship

Formosan Juniper and Needle Juniper share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Juniperus.

Conservation Status

Formosan Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Needle Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Formosan Juniper	Needle Juniper
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Formosan Juniper

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Needle Juniper

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.