This large shrub to small tree has a pale-brown bark that peels in strips and the slightly drooping branches form an open, conical habit. It has pointed, linear dark green leaves and the reddish female flowers appear during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Juniperus oxycedrus is naturally found from the Mediterranean to Iran growing in an open sunny position in well drained moderately fertile, moist soils and is drought and moderately frost tolerant.

Prickly Juniper is grown for its foliage and its habit. It is planted in large gardens or parks as a specimen or on borders. It can be clipped as a hedge and establishes in 3 to 5 years. It is suitable for coastal of inland regions tolerating drier conditions once established. ID 2141

Juniperus (jew-NIP-er-us) oxycedrus (ox-e-SED-rus)

Cupressaceae (kew-press-AY-see-ee)
Coniferous Trees