Coprosma autumnalis (Coprosma grandifolia)

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

Coprosma grandifolia is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and juicy, but with little flavour. — Sweet and juicy, but with little flavour.; The reddish-orange fruit is about 8mm long.; The roasted seed is an excellent coffee substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland to lower montane marginal forests, Three Kings, North and South Islands south to latitude 42° 30'. (Zone 8)