Temple juniper, Needle juniper, Tosho
Juniperus rigida

Family: Cupressaceae

What it is like

A large shrub or small tree. It grows 6 m high. The small branches hang down. The crown is open. The leaves are dark green and like needles. They occur in rings of 3. There is a white band on the upper surface. The fruit ripens to blue-black.

There are 50 to 60 Juniperus species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, China, Japan (country/location of origin), Korea (country/location of origin), Manchuria

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Juniperus arborea Budischtschew ex Trautv.; Juniperus utilis Koidz.; and others