Native Cherry (Exocarpus cupressiformis)

Family: Santalaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Exocarpus cupressiformis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) 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: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise. — Fruit stalk - sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise.; It is eaten raw or made into preserves.; Rather small, it is about 4 - 6mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils on dry hillsides. In eucalyptus forests to the montane zone. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)