Barbinervis Clethra (Clethra barbinervis)

Family: Clethraceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Clethra barbinervis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. Eaten with rice dishes. — Eaten with rice dishes.

Habitat & North American Range

Wooded hills and mountains all over Japan. In sunny deciduous forests on mountains, more or less stony and dry places at elevations of 1000 - 1500 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)