One-Seed Juniper (Juniperus monosperma)

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

Juniperus monosperma is an evergreen Tree growing to 18 m (59ft 1in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in leaf all year, in flower in April, 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, Bark/Inner Bark

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. Soft, juicy and pulpy, but with a thin flesh. It can be dried and ground into a powder and then be baked, or can be used as a seasoning in stews etc. The fruits were only used when other foods were in short supply. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Soft, juicy and pulpy, but with a thin flesh.; It can be dried and ground into a powder and then be baked, or can be used as a seasoning in stews etc.; The fruits were only used when other foods were in short supply.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry rocky or sandy soils, 1000 - 2300 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)