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Cornus walteri (Cornus coreana)
Family: Cornaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)
Cornus coreana is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.
Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons
Edible Parts: Leaves
Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring
Flavor & Culinary Uses
None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.
Habitat & North American Range
Forests from sea level to 300 metres in Liaoning Province, China. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)