Native trees / Small trees / Juniper
Juniper (Juniperus communis)
The common juniper is a scarce tree made famous by the use of its berries in flavouring gin
| Latin name | Juniperus communis |
|---|---|
| Family name | Cypress |
| Latin family name | Cupressaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Evergreen Conifer |
| Average height | 5-10m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | It is variable and tolerates a contradictory range of conditions- chalk in the lowlands and acid ground in the highlands. However the tree has specific requirements in order to grow from seed which renders this tree uncommon |
| Tree lore and folklore | In some areas Juniper is considered to be a powerful deterrent against the devil and witches. It was hung over doorways on the eve of May day to keep away evil and burnt on Hallowe’en to ward off evil spirits |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
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