Juniperus drupacea Syrian juniper (Cupressaceae) Evergreen tree

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Juniperus drupacea
Syrian juniper
Evergreen tree
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The Juniperus drupacea plant species is found in S. Europe, W. Asia, N. Africa. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Syrian juniper. Some home gardeners know the variety as Arceuthos drupacea.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus drupacea
Common Name:  Syrian juniper
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  Labill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Rocky slopes in forest or scrub, 1000 - 1500 metres in Turkey[93].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in dry soils, tolerating drought once it is established[185]. Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[11]. Prefers a limestone soil, growing well on chalk, but it also succeeds in very acid soils[200]. Grows well on dry banks[200]. A very ornamental plant[1] that is fairly fast growing for a juniper[81, 185]. A tree at Westonbirt Arboretum was 7 metres tall after 23 years[81, 185]. This species is resistant to honey fungus[88]. Cones are rarely if ever produced in Britain, could this be due to a lack of female trees?[1] Only male trees have been seen in cultivation in Britain[185]. Seed takes 2 years to mature[200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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