Cedro vs zimbro

Juniperus brevifolia compared with Juniperus sabina

Key Differences

• Cedro is Vulnerable while zimbro is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cedro	zimbro
Kingdom same	Plantae (plantas)	Plantae (plantas)
Phylum same	Coniferophyta (Conifers)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class same	Pinopsida (Conifers)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order same	Pinales (Pines & Allies)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family same	Cupressaceae	Cupressaceae
Genus same	Juniperus	Juniperus
Species	Juniperus brevifolia	Juniperus sabina

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Cedro

VU — Vulnerable

zimbro

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cedro	zimbro
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cedro

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

zimbro

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

Cedro

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