Formosan Juniper vs Pencil Cedar

Juniperus formosana compared with Juniperus semiglobosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Formosan Juniper	Pencil Cedar
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 semiglobosa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Formosan Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Pencil Cedar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Formosan Juniper	Pencil Cedar
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Formosan Juniper

Habitat

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

Pencil Cedar

Habitat

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