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Seaside Juniper

Juniperus maritima

The Seaside Juniper is a small, bushy plant that grows near the ocean. It has lovely green needles and produces tiny blue berries that birds love to eat!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Seaside Juniper has a low, sprawling form with stiff, scale-like leaves that are often a vibrant blue-green or gray-green. Its bark is reddish-brown and peels in strips, and it produces small, round, waxy blue-black 'berries' that are actually modified cones.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassPinopsidaOrderPinalesFamilyCupressaceaeGenusJuniperus
Seaside Juniper
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Seaside Juniper

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Birds love its cones, helping to spread new juniper seeds far and wide!

Gin gets its unique, zesty flavor from these tiny juniper cones!

Its 'berries' are actually tiny, fleshy cones, not true fruits at all!

Some juniper trees can live for over 2,000 years, like ancient sentinels!

Special abilities

Ability

Salt Shield

Seaside Juniper has specialized leaves that can tolerate salty sea spray, helping it survive harsh coastal environments.

Ability

Wind Bender

Seaside Juniper's flexible branches and low-growing habit help it withstand strong coastal winds without breaking.

Ability

Sand Anchor

Seaside Juniper can grow extensive root systems that help stabilize shifting sand dunes, preventing erosion.

Measurements & details

Height
100-400 cm
Spread
150-600 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
No
Toxicity
Mild
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch the berries, as they might not be safe to eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Seaside Juniper?

100-400 cm

How wide does Seaside Juniper spread?

150-600 cm

When does Seaside Juniper bloom?

Spring

Is Seaside Juniper edible?

No

Is Seaside Juniper toxic?

Mild

What is Seaside Juniper's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Seaside Juniper pollinated?

Wind

Where is Seaside Juniper usually found?

Coastal areas

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