Juniper, Rocky Mount Essential Oil (Juniperus scopulorum)

Overview

Juniper, Rocky Mount may also be referred to as Rocky Mountain Juniper, Rocky Mountain Red Cedar, Mountain Red Cedar, Colorado Red Cedar, Western Red Cedar, River Juniper, Western Juniper, Cedro Rojo. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the berries, needles.

Juniper, Rocky Mount Essential Oil — By USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee; NDSU Extension and Western Area Power Admin., Bismarck, ND. - [1], Public Domain, Link

Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Balsamic Coniferous Fresh Piney Slightly camphoraceous Slightly sweet Soft Woody
Common Name(s): Rocky Mountain Juniper, Rocky Mountain Red Cedar, Mountain Red Cedar, Colorado Red Cedar, Western Red Cedar, River Juniper, Western Juniper, Cedro Rojo
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Synonyms(s) for Juniperus scopulorum: Juniperus fassettii, Juniperus maritima, Juniperus occidentalis var. pleiosperma, Juniperus scopulorum f. columnaris, Juniperus scopulorum var. columnaris, Juniperus scopulorum var. patens, Juniperus virginiana subsp. scopulorum, Juniperus virginiana var. montana, Juniperus virginiana var. scopulorum, Sabina scopulorum
Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
Botanical Genus: Juniperus
Chemical Family: Monoterpenes, Monoterpenols
Perfumery Note: Top/Middle
Indigenous Country: United States
Cultivation: Wild Harvested
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
Part Typically Used: Berries, Needles
Shelf Life: 4 - 5 years