Oblong-Petal Dogwood (Cornus oblonga)

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

Cornus oblonga is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from September to November, and the seeds ripen from March to April. 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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The black, ellipsoid fruit is 4 - 6mm long and 6 - 7mm wide; it has a thin layer of flesh enclosing a single, large seed. We have seen no specific records regarding the edibility of this fruit. — The black, ellipsoid fruit is 4 - 6mm long and 6 - 7mm wide; it has a thin layer of flesh enclosing a single, large seed.; We have seen no specific records regarding the edibility of this fruit.

Habitat & North American Range

Broad-leaved evergreen and mixed broad-leaved evergreen-decid-uous forests and thickets at elevations of 800 - 3700 metres. (Zone 8)