Prickly juniper
Juniperus oxycedrus
- Layer 3 · Shrubs
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the Mediterranean basin, it is an evergreen shrub extremely resistant to drought and strong winds. Its berries are used in marinades and drinks, also playing an important role as a windbreak.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Shrub or small tree up to 6 m
- Mature diameter: 2.5 m
- Soils: Sandy, Loam, Limestone
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Inland / Continental
Calendar
- January
- February — Planting
- March — Planting
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September — Harvest
- October — Harvest — Planting
- November — Harvest — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The berries are used in moderation as a condiment, and the cade oil extracted from the wood has an antiseptic use.
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