Buckbrush (Ceanothus cuneatus)

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

Ceanothus cuneatus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.8 m (6ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed. No more details are given. The leaves and flowers make an excellent tea when steeped in boiling water for about 5 minutes. — No more details are given.; The leaves and flowers make an excellent tea when steeped in boiling water for about 5 minutes.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry slopes below 1800 metres in California. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)