Fendler's Ceanothus (Ceanothus fendleri)

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

Ceanothus fendleri is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from June to August, 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: Fruit, Berries, Bark/Inner Bark

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweetened with sugar and used as food. — Used for food in New Mexico.; The berries are sweetened with sugar and used as food.; The fruit is about 5mm wide.; Strips of the inner bark can be eaten in the summer.

Habitat & North American Range

Most situations other than deserts, but especially in pine forests in the southern Rockies, 1500 - 3000 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)