Winged Spindle Tree (Euonymus alatus apterus)

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

Euonymus alatus apterus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves, boiled. The fruit may be edible. No further details. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter. These reports of edibility should be treated with some caution, see the notes above on toxicity. The flowers are a tea substitute. — Young leaves, boiled.; The fruit may be edible.; No further details.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and woods in lowland and mountains all over Japan. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)