Prickly juniper

Juniperus oxycedrus

A prickly guardian in the garden.

Shrub11×3 mzone 8–10light shade

Profile

Family: Cupressaceae
Habit: Shrub
Height: 11 m
Spread: 3 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 100 years
First yield: after 13 years
Hardiness: zone 8–10
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: very dry – moist
pH: 6 – 8

evergreensuitable for hedgesthorny

Uses

Medicinal3 of 10

Other uses3 of 10

Medicinal: An infusion or decoction of the plant was consumed and used as a lotion to treat coughs and influenza. Additionally, a poultice of the plant was used to treat boils.

Origin & habitat

Dry hills, sandy and rocky places.

Trockene Hügel, sandige und felsige Orte.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

Probably toxic due to its essential oils, as with all cypresses.

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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