Dentatus Elaeocarpus (Elaeocarpus dentatus)

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

Elaeocarpus dentatus is an evergreen Tree growing to 18 m (59ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - cooked. It is soaked, rubbed and sieved in order to remove the stalks and skins, it is then baked into a cake that has an oily flavour. The fruit is also pickled and used like olives. The fruit is about 15mm in diameter. — It is soaked, rubbed and sieved in order to remove the stalks and skins, it is then baked into a cake that has an oily flavour.; The fruit is also pickled and used like olives.; The fruit is about 15mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland forests on North and South Islands, south to latitude 44° 18' south. (Zone 8)