flaky juniper; Himalayan juniper
A species of juniper native to the Himalayas and East Asia, often used in horticulture. The Japanese name refers to Mount Niitaka (now Yushan) in Taiwan.
The flaky juniper is a conifer that grows naturally in high mountains.
I planted a Himalayan juniper in my garden.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji form using 槇; rarely used.
Kanji form using 槙; rarely used.
Named after Mount Niitaka (新高, にいたか), the former Japanese name for Yushan in Taiwan, where the plant was first described. The second part 柏槇 (びゃくしん) is a general term for juniper.