Juniperus turbinata
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Juniperus turbinata

Mediterranean juniper

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
4
Observations
24

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Juniperus turbinata is a woody plant in the family Cupressaceae.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Mediterranean juniper is native to open habitats, such as sunny meadows and forest margins, where light is plentiful. It does best in Full Sun but can tolerate Partial Sun, coping well with a range of sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

The Mediterranean juniper is highly adaptable to a range of climatic conditions, from blistering summers to cold winters. Nonetheless, it has a preferred temperature range for healthy growth. Excessively high temperatures can subject the plant to heat and humidity stress, potentially causing its death. In areas where temperatures reach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, taking insulation measures to protect the plant is necessary.

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

Mediterranean juniper has specific nutrient needs and does not require heavy fertilization. Spring is the best time to fertilize for optimal growth. Providing nutrients improves its health, increases resistance to pests and diseases, and supports a 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
0.91 m to 6.1 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m to 3.96 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Tunisia, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Greece, Morocco, France

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Common Names (1)

en Mediterranean juniper