Thunbergianus Spindle Tree (Euonymus thunbergianus)

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

Euonymus thunbergianus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). 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 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. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A tea is made from the flowers. — A tea is made from the flowers.

Habitat & North American Range

Sides of streams and thickets etc, 300 - 1000 metres in W. Hupeh. Thickets and woods in lowland and mountains all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)