Juniperus canariensis
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Juniperus canariensis

Canary juniper · Canary Islands juniper

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
2
Observations
4

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Juniperus canariensis is a woody plant in the family Cupressaceae native to the Canary Islands and Madeira, off the coast of Northwestern Africa.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Phoenician juniper comes from open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, which supply plentiful light. It does best in Full Sun but will tolerate Partial Sun, adjusting well to different sunlight levels.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Phoenician juniper is highly adaptable to a variety of climate conditions, whether encountering scorching summers or cold winters. However, it does have an optimal temperature range for growth. If temperatures become excessively high, the plant is susceptible to heat and humidity stress, which can lead to its death. In areas where temperatures near the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it is important to use insulation measures to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Phoenician juniper has particular nutrient needs and does not require heavy fertilization. Fertilizing in spring is best for promoting optimal growth. Supplying nutrients enhances its health, strengthens its resistance to pests and diseases, and helps sustain its long lifespan.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Juniperus
Family
Cupressaceae
Hardiness Zone
8-11
Mature Height
2.13 m to 6.1 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.96 m
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Late winter, Early spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Saudi Arabia, Libya, Turkey, Tunisia, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Iran, Cyprus, Albania, Algeria, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, France

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Common Names (2)

en Canary juniper
en Canary Islands juniper