Himalayan Juniper

Juniperus recurva

Physical Characteristics

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. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas to N. Burma.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. The cones are up to 11mm long and 8mm wide[200].

Medicinal Uses

Emetic Smoke from the green wood is emetic and produces long-continued vomiting[240].

Known Hazards

None known