Juniperus cedrus is a large shrub or tree growing to a height of 5–20 m (rarely 25 m). The leaves are evergreen, needle-like, in whorls of three, green to glaucous-green, 8–23 mm long and 1–2 mm broad, with a double white stomatal band (split by a green midrib) on the inner surface. It is usually dioecious, with separate male and female plants. The seed cones are berry-like, green ripening in 18 months to orange-red with a variable pink waxy coating; they are spherical, 8–15 mm diameter, and have six fused scales in two whorls of three; the three larger scales each with a single seed. The seeds are dispersed when birds eat the cones, digesting the fleshy scales and passing the hard seeds in their droppings. The male cones are yellow, 2–3 mm long, and fall soon after shedding their pollen in February–March.
Canary Islands Juniper Care
Juniperus Cedrus
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
7a - 9b
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
During the growing season water daily if necessary, but let the soil get dry before watering. Be careful not to overwater the cedar, as it grows in quite dry conditions in its native regions and can suffer from root rot if it is watered too much. Especially in winter it is important that the rootball does not stay too wet because this would increase the risk of frost damage to the roots.
Pruning
Twigs can be shortened in early spring. Later keep pinching new shoots which appear throughout the growing season. Do not cut the needles. Larger branches can be pruned in autumn.
Fertilizer
During the growth season use a liquid fertilizer every two weeks or apply organic fertilizer four to six weeks.
Sunlight
The cedar needs a position in full sun for healthy growth
Soil
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Temperature
In wintertime, protect the tree from freezing temperatures and cold wind. Young plants are especially delicate and need extra protection.
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