Xanthoxyloides Fraxinus (Fraxinus xanthoxyloides)

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

Fraxinus xanthoxyloides is a deciduous Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

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

Found mainly in the dry inner valleys of the Himalayas. Dry slopes in valleys at elevations of 1000 - 2800 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)