Deer Brush (Ceanothus integerrimus)

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

Ceanothus integerrimus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in June, 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: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - raw or cooked. Used as piñole. — Seed - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry slopes and ridges in pine and mixed evergreen forests, 300 - 2000 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)