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Phoenician Juniper (Juniperus phoenicea)

Phoenician Juniper (Juniperus phoenicea) is a coniferous shrub or small tree native to the Mediterranean region, known for its reddish-brown bark and scale-like leaves.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-drained soil is essential. Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including sandy and rocky.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures. Tolerates heat and some frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Reduce watering in cooler months.

Drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Well-drained soil is essential. Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including sandy and rocky.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures. Tolerates heat and some frost.

Ideal growing range is 10-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring.

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub, Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-15 m

Spread

2-5 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Gray-green

Leaf Type

Scale-like

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Synonyms
Cupressus tetragona Humb. & Bonpl. ex Carrière
Juniperus bacciformis Carrière
Juniperus langoldiana Gordon
Juniperus malacocarpa Carrière
Juniperus myosuros Sénécl.
Juniperus myurus Beissn.
Sabina bacciformis (Carrière) Antoine
Sabina phoenicea (L.) Antoine
Sabinella phoenicea (L.) Nakai
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPinopsida
  • orderPinales
  • familyCupressaceae
  • genusJuniperus
  • speciesJuniperus phoenicea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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