Estonian forest trees – common Juniper

The common juniper (Juniperus communis) is a hardy, slow-growing evergreen that thrives in harsh environments ranging from sandy beaches to rocky slopes. Juniper has long been valued in Estonia as both a medicinal plant and a landscape feature, but intensive land use and habitat loss pose a threat to its survival. Juniper, with its sharp needles and aromatic scent, is a resilient symbol of our natural heritage.