Juniperus oxycedrus - Prickly juniper

Prickly juniper (Juniperus oxycedrus) is an evergreen Mediterranean tree. Its wood yields cade oil through destructive distillation, a traditional antiseptic used to treat skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Hardiness zone 10¹

Outputs

• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Tree
• Evergreen

Functions

• Soil stabilization¹
• Wildlife habitat¹
• Insect shelter¹
• Insect repellent¹

Footnotes

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