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Go to the shopShrub · Cupressaceae familyornamental and medicinal · also in Medicinal herbs
Juniperus communis
Where to plant and how much to water
It grows best in full sun, in dry to average soil.
How much space it takes
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Plant 1 m apart.
Reaches maturity in about 10–20 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
container plant: March–April, September–October; root-balled: March–April, September–October
May–June
Feeding
up to 40 g/m² a year, if the soil needs it · May–June
Pests and diseases
The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.
Shoot tips die back; grey band at the base, tiny black fruiting bodies.
The source says: it commonly affects new growth on junipers.
Shoot tips die back; grey band at the base, tiny black fruiting bodies.
The source says: it commonly affects new growth on junipers.
Tiny white scales on the needles.
The source says: junipers are susceptible to several pests and diseases, including this one.
Tiny white scales on the needles.
The source says: junipers are susceptible to several pests and diseases, including this one.
Fine pale dots on the needles, browning and early drop, webbing in heavy infestation (softwood spider mite).
Fine pale dots on the needles, browning and early drop, webbing in heavy infestation (softwood spider mite).
What to combine it with
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
No, it needs full sun.
At maturity 1–3 m wide and 1–5 m tall; recommended spacing 1 m.
resistant varieties, airy dry spot prune off dead tips in dry weather
Similar plants
Preparation and use · common juniper
According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
part: berry (cone)
For: as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly
Put 2–2.5 g of dried berries (cones) in a cup.
Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Drink 1–3× a day.
Drink plenty of fluids while using it.
For: mild indigestion, bloating and flatulence For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly
Put 2–2.5 g of dried berries (cones) in a cup.
Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.
Steep for 5–15 min.
Drink 1–4× a day.
| Form | Single dose | How often | For whom | How long | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: berry (cone)for: as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints | 2–2.5 g of dried berries (cones) in 150 ml of boiling water | 1–3× a day · 2.5–6 g a day in total | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 2 weeks → see a doctor | Fluids: drink plenty of fluids while using it |
| Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: berry (cone)for: mild indigestion, bloating and flatulence | 2–2.5 g of dried berries (cones) in 150 ml of boiling water | 1–4× a day · 2.5–10 g a day in total | From 18 years · adults, elderly | longer than 2 weeks → see a doctor | |
| Adults only | |||||
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.
Home-made tincture · per the EMA
The EMA also lists a tincture. This is how to make it from dried herb from your bed.
of dried berries (cones), crushed
ethanol 45 %, in a glass jar
close the jar, keep it in the dark and shake it now and then
press out the herb, label the bottle with name and date
3× a day · adults only
The tincture contains alcohol. Read this before use:
Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Juniperi pseudo fructus galbulus · Steeping days and straining. Conversions (grams per 100 ml) are calculated by GridGarden from the ratio in the monograph. Cautions not in the monograph were added by GridGarden.
