Euonymus carnosus (Euonymus tanakae)

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

Euonymus tanakae is an evergreen Tree growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). It is in leaf all year, 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 and prefers well-drained soil. 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: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. No further details. This report should be treated with some caution since many members of this genus are poisonous. — No further details.; This report should be treated with some caution since many members of this genus are poisonous.

Habitat & North American Range

Grows near the sea shore in S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)