Formosan Juniper vs Cedro

Juniperus formosana compared with Juniperus jaliscana

Key Differences

• Formosan Juniper is Least Concern while Cedro is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Formosan Juniper	Cedro
Kingdom same	Plantae (planta)	Plantae (planta)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Coniferales)	Pinales (Coniferales)
Family same	Cupressaceae	Cupressaceae
Genus same	Juniperus	Juniperus
Species	Juniperus formosana	Juniperus jaliscana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Formosan Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Cedro

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Formosan Juniper

Habitat

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

Cedro

Habitat

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