Juniperus californica Californian juniper (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Juniperus californica
Californian juniper
Evergreen tree
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The Juniperus californica plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Californian juniper.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus californica
Common Name:  Californian juniper
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  Carr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry rocky, gravelly or sandy soils on dry mountain slopes and hills, 120 - 1200 metres[82, 229].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[1, 11, 200]. Established plants are drought tolerant, succeeding in hot dry positions[200]. A slow-growing and generally long-lived tree[229], all introductions to Britain up to now (1990) have proved tender, this plant is only really suitable for hot dry climates[81]. Grows better in dry areas with hot summers, W. Britain is generally to cool and wet for this species to thrive[200]. The seed takes two summers to ripen[229]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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