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Juniperus osteosperma Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[1, 11]. Thrives in calcareous soils[1]. A drought tolerant plant once established, succeeding in hot dry positions[200]. A slow-growing but long-lived tree, specimens several centuries old have been recorded[229]. It grows better in dry areas with hot summers, western Britain is generally to cool and wet for this species to thrive[200]. Good crops of fruit are produced in alternate years in the wild[229]. Closely related to J. californica[1, 82]. This species is resistant to honey fungus[88]. The seed takes 2 years to mature[200]. Plants are usually dioecious, though occasional trees with both male and female flowers are sometimes found[229]. Male and female plants must usually be grown if seed is required. For further Juniperus osteosperma gardening information |
