Juniperus deltoides
Juniperus deltoides
- Native to:
- Albania | Bulgaria | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Greece | Iran | Iraq | Italy | Kriti | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Romania | Transcaucasus | Türkiye
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Genus:
- Juniperus
- Species:
- Juniperus deltoides
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 1-3 months to break dormancy.
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