Tree Onion (Allium cepa proliferum)

Family: Alliaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Allium cepa proliferum is a BULB growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and are often used as pickled onions or added to salads. — The plant forms small bulbs at the top of the flowering stem, these can be eaten raw or cooked.; They have a strong onion flavour and are often used as pickled onions or added to salads.; As long as the bulbils are dried properly at harvest time, they store well.; Bulb - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)