Serrata Aristotelia (Aristotelia serrata)

Family: Elaeocarpaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Aristotelia serrata is a deciduous Tree growing to 7.5 m (24ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower in May. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Bees, insects. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious taste. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A delicious taste.; The fruit is about 7mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Forest and scrub from lowland to montane areas in North, South and Stewart Islands. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)