Swamp Privet (Forestiera acuminata)

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

Forestiera acuminata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). It is in flower from March to April, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). 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: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The fruit is chewed. It is about 25mm long with a thin dry flesh surrounding a large seed. — The fruit is chewed.; It is about 25mm long with a thin dry flesh surrounding a large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Wet river banks, by ponds and swamps. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)