Is Juniperus Chinensis Toxic?

Question

You have a wonderful web page https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/are-all-juniper-berries-edible.htm but it says nothing about the toxicity of Juniperus chinensis which is the most common variety in plant nurseries in New Zealand.

Answer 1

All junipers have some level of toxicity, usually low. The first article, however, sites Chinese juniper berries as edible, often used for seasoning.

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/juniperus-chinensis/

https://ucanr.edu/sites/poisonous_safe_plants/Toxic_Plants_by_common_Name_659/

https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/poison-control-center/poisonous-berries

https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/C%20957_3.PDF

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279597

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/are-all-juniper-berries-edible.htm