Eastern Juniper
Juniperus polycarpos
- Native to:
- Iran, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Coniferophyta | - Conifers
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Genus:
- Juniperus
- Species:
- Juniperus polycarpos
- USDA Symbol:
- JUPO4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- 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
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Mature trees can survive low-intensity fires due to thick bark; resprouts from crown after moderate fire damage.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in arid, mountainous regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–180 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–120 days
- Notes:
- Germination is often erratic and may require double dormancy breaking. Fresh seed may have better germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI