Zizyphus joazeiro Mart. is a typical Brazilian tree of the northeastern dry lands, being endemic to the Caatinga. It occurs in various states of Northeast Brazil and provides a great economic potential and importance for this semi-arid region. This study had as objective to determine the best sowing depth of Zizyphus joazeiro. In greenhouse sand substratum, with 4 replications of 25 units of dispersion each one, in the following depths (one, too, tree, four and five centimeters). It was ended that the sowing of juazeiro in nursery should be done in the depth of 1.0 to 1.6cm. The depth of 1 cm resulted in smaller time for the total germination.
juazeiro; forest species; vigor; fruitful native
