Juniper (Juniperus communis) is an evergreen coniferous tree of the genus Juniperus of the family Cupressaceae.
They are shrubs 1–3 meters high or trees 8–12 meters high. The crown of the common juniper is conical or ovoid.
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The plant grows on heathers, limestones, dry hills, on dry mountain slopes, river banks, in the undergrowth of pine forests, less often in sparse spruce, deciduous and mixed forests.
Juniper is frost-resistant, can tolerate shade, but develops better in open areas.
