Refers specifically to the tree species Juniperus chinensis. Also known as 伊吹 (いぶき).
See also: イブキ (いぶき)
I planted a Chinese juniper in the garden.
Chinese juniper is also often used for bonsai.
Standard kanji spelling for this plant name.
Alternate kanji form using 槇; less common than 真柏.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or horticultural contexts.
Sino-Japanese compound: 真 (しん, 'true') + 柏 (はく, 'cypress/juniper'). The exact derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with this species.