JasonToews
Well-Known Member
close up of the needles
the tree
Was thinking of using it in an ale.
the tree
Was thinking of using it in an ale.
Bob is looking it up- but he says it's a juniper but isn't sure of the exact species without looking it up.
I assume it's not a native tree, but instead a yard specimen? The problem with identifying yard specimens is that they could be European or Asian plants, and any number of plants.
TXmoonshine said:Try a blue spruce. It grows 6-12 inches a year. It is often found in landscapes because of its color hue and that it grows relatively slow. One of my fave trees in the world though the pic of the branch looked a bit smashed. I does smell great all year around and I have dried the needles and put them in a poperi pot for the smell. It may add a great sent to a seasonal. I'll try it too.
It doesn't look like a blue spruce. I agree that it looks like some sort of juniper. Could be an eastern red cedar, which is actually a type of juniper.
thats what im thinking, but now im worried about making a toxic brew.
I think it's not a juniper but rather it's a Boulevard Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera)
Your right! Got it checked today. So Im guessing probably not good to brew with as it can irritate your skin, not sure how it would be if you ingested it.
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