Juniper plates

JUNIPER PLATES DESIGNED TO ENJOY

In Estonia the most common growing areas are (75%) in Saaremaa and Läänemaa. Ordinary juniper (Juniperus)has the most myths and legends around it in the world of plants and it usually grows in the areas near to the sea. Juniper has been holy to a lot of nations because of the cross on it`s berries. The wood of juniper has always been precious. Food which was in the dishes made out of juniper always lasted longer. Juniper has a good smell it is durable and tough. It`s density is usually 550-650 kg/m3. Juniper wood has good mechanical features. At 15% humidity is the density of wood 570 kg/m3, the compressive strength is 395 kg/cm2 and the lengthwise hardness 495 kg/cm2.