Tamaibuki

Juniperus chinensis cv. globosa

Flower name
Tamaibuki
Scientific name
Juniperus chinensis cv. globosa
Aliasイブキダマ, 伊吹玉, Tamaibuki
Place of originJapan
Place of floweringGarden, Park, Bonsai
Flowering seasonApril, May

What is Tamaibuki

Tamaibuki (Scientific name: Juniperus chinensis cv. globosa) is a cultivar of the evergreen coniferous shurub of the family Cupressaceae. It does not have a straight trunk and forms a stumpy shape at the base of the tree, which makes it naturally spherical without trimming. Unlike Kaizukibuki (Scientific name: Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'), it does not twist its branches, which is a common garden variety of the same species.

Scientific name: Tamaibuki, Scientific name: Juniperus chinensis cv. globosa, Country of origin: Japan, Environment: sandy soil, Living type: evergreen coniferous shrub, Plant: dioecious, Tree height. Flowering time: April to May; Female flowers: green; Female flowers: pellucid; Female flowers attached: monocotyledonous at the ends of branches; Male flowers attached: monocotyledonous at the ends of branches; Male flowers: orange; Flower color: orange; Fruiting season: October to November; Fruit type: ball-shaped; Fruit shape: 1 cm; Fruit color:; Number of seeds: 2 to 4. Propagation method: Cuttings, Use: Park trees, row trees, garden trees.