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"and is somewhat closely related to junipers (Juniperus) and true cedars (Cupressus)"
Methinks you mean cypresses ;-) . . . cedars are Cedrus!
Genetically, the closest relative of Microbiota is Platycladus, it has even been suggested by one or two botanists that Microbiota could be included in Platycladus, though no-one has yet made the relevant new combination.