Juniper

Juniper or Juniperus Communis is an evergreen conifer which can grow up to ten meters high. It is found in Europe, North America and North Asia. It prefers acidic soil. The leaves are needles which are light green underneath and dark green on top. Juniper plants are either male or female and each yields a … Continue reading Juniper

The Blackthorn

The Blackthorn or Prunus Spinosa is a deciduous shrub which can grow to twelve feet in height. . It makes an excellent barrier hedge due to the strong and prickly thorns which would make it very difficult for intruders to penetrate. Blackthorns would probably have been the hedges in “Sleeping Beauty” through which the prince … Continue reading The Blackthorn