Prickly Juniper
Juniperus oxycedrus
Family: Cupressaceae
Prickly Juniper grows in full sun and prefers dry rocky soil. Water needs: Low.
How to Grow Prickly Juniper
Prickly Juniper growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry rocky soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Prickly Juniper as 30-120 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 5-8 years.
Plant Overview
Prickly Juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus) is listed in the Cupressaceae family and categorized as a shrub or tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1769
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub or Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Prickly Juniper is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.5, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry rocky soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-120 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 5-8 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-120 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 5-8 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.