Japan Wood-Oil Tree (Aleurites cordata)

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

Aleurites cordata is an evergreen Tree growing to 7 m (23ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It is in leaf all year, in flower from June to July. 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) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral 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

Rocky places to 1000 metres in W. China. Montane sparse forests below 1550 metres. (Zone 9)