Common Appleberry (Billardiera scandens)

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

Billardiera scandens is an evergreen Climber growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year. 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 soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant sub-acid flavour akin to dried apples. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Unripe fruits can be roasted.; A pleasant sub-acid flavour akin to dried apples.; Tastes like kiwi fruits (Actinidia deliciosa).

Habitat & North American Range

By mountain streams or scrub country in forests, by coasts and on tablelands. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)