Juniperus phoenicea is an evergreen shrub or a tree with a dense, conical crown; it usually grows up to 6 metres tall, occasionally reaching 10 metres, with a trunk that can reach 100 - 200cm in diameter.The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials; it is also used as an ingredient in commercial cosmetic preparations. It has potential for use as a pioneer when restoring native woodland, and is sometimes grown as an ornamental in gardens.
Phoenician Juniper Care
Juniperus Phoenicea
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
min -5°C
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Sunlight
Requires an open, sunny position
Soil
well-drained soil, favouring but not restricted to calcareous substrates
Temperature
Juniperus phoenicea is not a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate short-lived temperatures down to around -5°c when fully dormant
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