Boninensis Hackberry (Celtis boninensis)

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

Celtis boninensis is a deciduous Tree. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. No more details are given, but there is likely to be very little flesh around the seed, and this flesh is likely to be dry and mealy. — No more details are given, but there is likely to be very little flesh around the seed, and this flesh is likely to be dry and mealy.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)