Lanceaefolius Elaeocarpus (Elaeocarpus lanceaefolius)

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

Elaeocarpus lanceaefolius is an evergreen Tree. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. The fully ripe fruit is edible. — The fully ripe fruit is edible.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at elevations up to 2400 metres in the Himalayas. Open places at elevations of 1000 - 1800 metres in Nepal. (Zone 8)