Juniper 'Vrouw'

Our only native conifer! The common juniper is a special, evergreen shrub that grows best in a sunny spot in sandy, slightly acidic soil.

Please note: this is a female plant. For pollination and berry formation, you need a male juniper nearby. In nature, it is sometimes just a matter of luck that male and female plants are close enough to each other, but with a male plant nearby you can ensure good pollination yourself.

The berries are very popular as a flavouring in distilled spirits, but are also used in marinades for game and to season sauerkraut. The leaves can, for example, be used when grilling fish.

The common juniper is also known for several medicinal uses. Not all of these uses are scientifically proven, so always be careful with them.

Please note: juniper bushes can suffer from rust fungi. These are often recognisable by the dying back of branches. The fungus can then spread to pear trees in the area.

Names:
Latin: Juniperus communis
Dutch: Common juniper
Also known as: Juniper
English: Common Juniper