Caesium Maple (Acer caesium)

Family: Aceraceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Acer caesium is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in April. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Generally found in open places such as grazing grounds. Isolated trees are found in coniferous forests at 2400 - 3800 metres in Kashmir. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)