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treeJuniperus is a genus of coniferous trees and shrubs in the cypress family (Cupressaceae), widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic to tropical Africa. Junipers are evergreen plants with needle-like and/or scale-like leaves, varying in size from tall trees 20–40 metres (66–131 feet) to columnar or low-spreading shrubs with trailing branches. The female seed cones are distinctive, fleshy, and fruit-like, forming a berry-like structure (galbulus) that is edible.
Tolerates light (sandy), medium (loamy), and heavy (clay) soils. Prefers well-drained soil. Can grow in mildly acid, neutral, and basic (mildly alkaline) soils, including very alkaline soils. Prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Thrives in the same full sun, low water conditions as Juniper
