台灣刺柏
科名：柏科
學名：Juniperus formosana
Family name: Cupressaceae
Scientific name: Juniperus formosana
穿越中海拔的森林，逐漸變成了針葉樹的天下，北大武山除了紅檜及鐵杉為主要的針葉樹外，最高處就屬台灣刺柏最為常見。主要生長在海拔2,400-3,400公尺的山區，本區遍佈於稜線上。刺柏葉片先端尖如刺，恰如其名，常讓登山客敬而遠之。過去原住民常用它的木材作為擔負重物之用；由於帶有芳香味，過去也用來作為雕刻材料或提煉精油之用。
Aside from Taiwan red cedar and Taiwan hemlock, Taiwan juniper is another commonly seen conifer in Mountain Beidawu. It can be found in mountains between 2,400 and 3,400 meters. Taiwan juniper has pointed, sharp leaves. It was once used as sculpture wood and a source of essential oil.