Black Juniper vs Cedro

Juniperus indica compared with Juniperus cedrus

Key Differences

• Black Juniper is Least Concern while Cedro is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Juniper	Cedro
Kingdom same	Plantae (planta)	Plantae (planta)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Coniferales)	Pinales (Coniferales)
Family same	Cupressaceae	Cupressaceae
Genus same	Juniperus	Juniperus
Species	Juniperus indica	Juniperus cedrus

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Juniper and Cedro share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Juniperus.

Conservation Status

Black Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Cedro

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Juniper	Cedro
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Juniper

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Cedro

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Black Juniper

The Black Juniper (Juniperus indica) is a species in the genus Juniperus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Cedro

The Canary Islands Juniper (Juniperus cedrus) is a species in the genus Juniperus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.