Grecian Juniper (Juniperus excelsa)

Family: Cupressaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Juniperus excelsa is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. A liquid is obtained from the fruit (used for drinking?).The cones are about 7 - 12mm in diameter and take 2 years to mature. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A liquid is obtained from the fruit (used for drinking?).The cones are about 7 - 12mm in diameter and take 2 years to mature.

Habitat & North American Range

Inner dry ranges of the Himalayas, 1500 - 4200 metres, from Nepal to Afghanistan. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)