Prickly Juniper, Cade Juniper, Prickly Cedar (Juniperus oxycedrus)
The Prickly Juniper or Prickly Cedar, as it is also known, is a typical macchia shrub.
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Appearance
The Prickly Juniper or Prickly Cedar, as it is also known, is a typical macchia shrub.
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Leaves
Evergreen, 1.2 to 1.8 cm long, scale-like needles with two fine stripes above. Spiny tips.
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Leaf upperside
Evergreen, 1.2 to 1.8 cm long, scale-like needles with two fine stripes above. Spiny tips.
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Fruits
Female cones are spherical or pear-shaped. Roughly 1.5 cm wide. Initially reddish, later yellowish.
Application
Open country, open fields, parks, container plants, kitchen gardens, front gardens
Native regions
Mediterranean regions, Near East
Location parameters
Light: full sun to slightly sunny; soil: very dry to fresh; soil structure: firm to airy; soil depth: shallow to very deep; humus concentration: low to medium; pH value: slightly acid to highly alkaline; nutrient concentration: very low to normal; soil: very dry to fresh.
Demands
Does not tolerate stagnant moisture.
Hardiness
down to -5 C°
Growth
Height of growth: 1 to 12 m. Conical or round, upright shrub.
Leaves
Evergreen, 1.2 to 1.8 cm long, scale-like needles with two fine stripes above. Spiny tips.
Flowers
Flowering period: II to IV. Inconspicuous yellow flowers.
Fruits
Female cones are spherical or pear-shaped. Roughly 1.5 cm wide. Initially reddish, later yellowish.
Bark
Pale grey or reddish bark striped lengthwise.