Pine Heath (Astroloma pinifolium)

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

Astroloma pinifolium is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and succulent when fully ripe. — Sweet and succulent when fully ripe.; The fruit is about 5mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

In heathland and open dry sclerophyll forests on sandy soils. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)