Tree Trunk Of A Juniperus Bermudiana Tree In Sunshine Stock Photo

Juniperus bermudiana is native to Bermuda, is commonly known as Bermuda cedar, and Bermuda juniper. Historically, this tree formed woodland that covered much of Bermuda. Settlers cleared part of the forest and the tree was used for many purposes including building construction and was especially prized for shipbuilding. Scale insects introduced during the Second World War construction of United States airbases in Bermuda devastated the forests, killing over 99% of the trees.