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Juniper (Juniperus communis)
(family - Cupressaceae)
Description: Evergreen small tree or bush producing blue black berry (really a cone) which has a whitish bloom. Height 6m
Where found: Chiefly on chalk and limestone. Natural distribution All over British Isles but particularly chalk in Southern England. Found across N. America and in Europe.
Phenology:
| Flowers | Leaves | Fruit | Ripen | Fall |
| May/June | Sept/Oct (Year +1) |
Similar species: Irish juniper (a variety of J. communis) has a more upright form with more dense leaves. Subspecies Nana is found on mountains and is a small bush.
Uses past & present:
White aromatic sapwood and brown heartwood.
Durable and fairly strong.
Uses of wood - Used to produce charcoal. Small amounts used
for pencils and small items. Also used to smoke
meat. Food and drink
- Juniper oil distiled from
berries. Berries also used to flavour game and Gin.
Propagation
and growth:Seeds dispersed by birds. Seed is mildly dormant
- moist chill for 15 weeks before sewing. Approximately 10000 seeds per kg.
