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Chinese Juniper (Juniperus chinensis)
Family: Cupressaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)
Bloom Color: Brown, Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Oval, Upright or erect, Vase.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Leaves
Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter
Flavor & Culinary Uses
None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.
Habitat & North American Range
Near seashores in C. and S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)