Verrucosus Spindle Tree (Euonymus verrucosus)

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

Euonymus verrucosus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Broad-leaved and coniferous forests, occasionally in swampy ground, usually by rivers and ravines. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)