Dilijan National Park among four juniper species occurring in the national park. There are well conserved juniper stands on the rocky slopes of Mount Abeghakhar in the basin of the River Aghstev. The forests in the national park are rich in fruit trees and bushes such as oriental apple – "Malus orientalis", walnut - "Juglans regia", cornel - "Cornus mas", plum - "Prunus" spp., blackthorn - "Prunus spinosa", pear - "Pyrus communis" subsp. "caucasica", gooseberry - "Grossularia reclinata" ("Ribes reclinatum"), medlar - "Mespilus germanica", common hazelnut - "Corylus avellana" (see also Hazelnut Reservation), various species of Blackcurrant - "Ribes" spp., and hawthorn -
Prunus japonica making pies, but its taste is quite sour, reminiscent of that of sour cherry. Each fruit has one seed. The plant usually grows from seed but can also be propagated through cutting or layering. The plant thrives on well-drained and moist loamy soil and prefers little shade or no shade at all. The plant prefers some lime in the soil but not too much. It is mostly found at woodlands or sunny places. The leaves of this plant procure a green dye, while the fruit procures a greenish to grayish dye. There are several varieties: Prunus japonica Prunus japonica (also