Ovalifolia Ehretia (Ehretia ovalifolia)

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

Ehretia ovalifolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 12 m (39ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. No more details. Young buds and leaves. No more details. — Young buds and leaves.; No more details.

Habitat & North American Range

In forests from lowlands to 500 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)