Oxyphyllus Spindle Tree (Euonymus oxyphyllus)

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

Euonymus oxyphyllus is a deciduous Tree growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 2.5 m (8ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from September to 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.

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 regarding possible toxicity. — Young leaves - boiled.; Some caution is advised, see the notes above regarding possible toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and woods in low mountains all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)