brown-berried juniper
Also known as: cade oil plant; prickly cedar; prickly juniper; sharp cedar
A species of prickly, evergreen conifer shrub to small tree, mainly found in mediterranean climates, with an oval habit, green, fragrant needle-like foliage, peeling, red bark and green to orange-brown berries. The oil is sometimes used as an essential oil in insense sticks or cosmetics
Scientific classification
- Species
- brown-berried juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus)
- Genus
- Juniperus
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Conifers · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of brown-berried juniper
Distribution map
W. and West-Central. Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of brown-berried juniper
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brown-berried juniper care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil. Useful in hot sunny sites. Good ground cover
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to phytophthora, canker and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars
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