Juniperus procera - African pencil cedar

Description and Uses

Juniperus procera (African pencil cedar) is a tropical tree from East Africa . It is mainly grown for its timber crops , which have a medium shelf life. The crop is harvested by total removing. It starts flowering after 0 - 0 years. The yield will be {missing data}, but in its top season there will be a yield of {missing data}. Other crop types include; fuel, timber, oil, ornamental, . The {missing data} is used as {missing data} . The {missing data} is used as " {missing data} " with {missing data} ({missing data} - {missing data}) as its significant phytochemical. There is {missing data} extracted by {missing data} from the tree's {missing data} yielding {missing data} - {missing data} oil. The tree's wood is called {missing data} and has a density of 0 - 0 kg/m³. Regarding firewood production the tree's growing speed is medium, it's energetic value is 0 ckal/kg and the wood's drying speed is {missing data}. After 60 years the tree can be totally removed as it reached its commercial and ecological goal. Juniperus procera has a lifespan of 350 years.

Environmental limitations

The tree is 33 meters tall with a crown of 15 meters wide. The tree prefers a planting distance of 300 cm and a row distance of 300 cm. It is fast growing and partial shade tolerant. Juniperus procera has a shallow root-system and it has symbiotic associations with the fungi (endo-mycorrhiza). It is not able to fix nitrogen with "any bacteria. The name(s) or string of bacteria include(s) "not applicable ". The tree's flower-morphology is dioecious and is pollinated by wind. Juniperus procera is {missing data} and a bit allelopathic and has no thorns.

Juniperus procera thrives in an altitude of 1100 to 3500 meters above sea-level (tropical). The minimum temperature is 1°C; optimally between 15 - 20°C. The optimal rainfall is 1000 mm/year. Without irrigation the annual rainfall should be between 400 - 1200mm (L/m²). The optimal soil-pH is between 6.0 - 8.0 in a soil texture of sand. To salt it is a bit tolerant to wind {missing data} and to fire {missing data}.

Pests and Diseases

Juniperus procera is susceptible to the following pests: . And it's susceptible to the following diseases: (missing data) , , .

Seed Propagation

Seeds are orthodox and can be stored for 14 months. There are approximative 0 seeds/kg. The seeds can be propagated as followed: {missing data}