Koda Tree (Ehretia acuminata)

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

Ehretia acuminata is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet when fully ripe. — About the size of a pea, it is insipidly sweet when fully ripe.; The fruit is about 4mm in diameter.; The unripe fruit is sometimes used as a pickle.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodlands in valleys to 1500 metres in W. China. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)