Juniperus procera

Family Products Niche AFD Taxon AFD Link Ecological Services
Cupressaceae Firewood, Timber for construction, Medicine Homestead boundary/live fence Juniperus procera Ornamental, Shade, Wind break
Agro-ecological Zone
Moist and Wet Weyna Dega and Dega
Growth rate Management practices Invasiveness Leafing Phenology Location
Fairly fast Pruning, thinning No Evergreen Ethiopia
Country Rainfall Temperature Altitude Soil
Ethiopia 400-1200 unknown 1100-3500 : Prefers well-drained soils no heavier than sandy clay. Can be found scattered on rocky sites; limestone, gneiss and granite of the Basement complex and basalt
Amharic Oromo
Yehabesha Tid Gatira, Hindessa
Origin Location
Native West Shewa and East Wollega