Hamilton's spindletree (Euonymus hamiltonianus)

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

Euonymus hamiltonianus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 9 m (29ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from May to June. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - boiled.This report should be treated with some caution since many members of this genus are poisonous. — Young leaves - boiled.This report should be treated with some caution since many members of this genus are poisonous.

Habitat & North American Range

Scrub and woods to 2700 metres. Open places around villages at elevations of 500 - 2500 metres in Nepal. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)