Leaves – Awl-shaped; about ¼-¾inch long; glaucous above; usually ternate, occur in whorls of 3, sharp-pointed, and persistent; upper surface is concave, marked with a broad, white line; underside is ...

A nondescript, decrepit twist of gnarled wood found tucked between rocks in the Finnish tundra is a lot more than meets the eye. Concealed within the tangled limbs of the now-dead common juniper ...

Scientists have identified the oldest tree in Europe—a small common juniper (Juniperus communis L.) growing in Finnish Lapland that has reached the age of 1,647 years, surpassing the oldest previously ...

While most of the gin world relies on the same European common juniper, biology professor turned botanical pioneer Molly Cummings sought out a “uniquely Texas” spirit. Her journey led her deep into ...

Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal. These plants have long been a landscape staple, especially as an evergreen foundation plant, ...