Syrian Juniper (Juniperus drupacea)

Family: Cupressaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Juniperus drupacea is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Large and sweet.The cones are about 20 - 25mm in diameter and take 2 years to mature. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Large and sweet.The cones are about 20 - 25mm in diameter and take 2 years to mature.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky slopes in forest or scrub, 1000 - 1500 metres in Turkey. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)