Insignis Decaisnea (Decaisnea insignis)

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

Decaisnea insignis is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3.5 m (11ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and pleasant to eat. — A yellow pod about 8cm long, it is filled with a white juicy pulp that is very sweet and pleasant to eat.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist woods and thickets to 3000 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)