Asiatica Epigaea (Epigaea asiatica)

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

Epigaea asiatica is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. No more details are given. The fruit is about 10mm in diameter. — No more details are given.; The fruit is about 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Open woods in the mountains. In forest margins at elevations of 100 - 1700 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)