Macropterus Spindle Tree (Euonymus macropterus)

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

Euonymus macropterus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in May. 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. Some caution is advised, see the notes above on possible toxicity. — Young leaves - boiled.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above on possible toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Mixed and coniferous forests and thickets in the mountains of C. and N. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)