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| Identification |
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Genus
Juniperus
Species
communis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
juniper
ener
Family
CUPRESSACEAE
Specimen number
S10421
Data source
DyePl p68;MedPl p223;Xeri p306;Xeri p301
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
3' - 9'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The berries of Juniperus communis as well as the wood and the bark have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Brown is the most typical color produced by Juniper. Juniperus communis is known as ener in Norwegian. Juniper is used in Norway for dyeing. This plant can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. It does well in dry soils. This species can survive short periods of drought.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
tonic
diuretic
urinary antiseptic
cystotonic
antiarthritic
gout remedy
antirheumatic
emmenagogue
Medicinal parts
Fruit
Essential oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
yes
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Juniperus communis has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a tonic, as a diuretic, as a urinary antiseptic and as a cystotonic. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. Juniper is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. This plant should not be used by anyone who is pregnant. The fruit and the essential oil are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Berries
Wood
Bark
Dye color
brown
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Juniperus communis most likely originates from Norway.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Juniperus communis is a woody perennial. Juniper is evergreen.
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