Grandis Astelia (Astelia grandis)

Family: Asteliaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Astelia grandis is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). 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). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet, fleshy and juicy, it is pleasant to eat. — Sweet, fleshy and juicy, it is pleasant to eat.; The orange-coloured fruit is about 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Swampy, ± peaty soils from lowland to montane areas in North and South Islands, south to latitude 45°s. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)