Aspera Aphananthe (Aphananthe aspera)

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

Aphananthe aspera is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. The fruit is about 6 - 8mm in diameter. — The fruit is about 6 - 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowlands and hills, C. and S. Japan. Hills, valleys, stream sides and slopes at elevations of 100 - 600 metres (500 - 1000 metres in E and N China). (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)