Himalayan Juniper (Juniperus recurva)

Family: Cupressaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Juniperus recurva is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a slow 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. 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. The cones are up to 11mm long and 8mm wide. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The cones are up to 11mm long and 8mm wide.

Habitat & North American Range

Wetter areas of the Himalayas, to 4600 metres. Forests and thickets at elevations from 1800 - 3900 metres in SE Xizang and NW Yunnan. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)