Fuchsia microphylla (Fuchsia hemsleyana)

Family: Onagraceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Fuchsia hemsleyana is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf from May to November, in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour but rather a fiddle to pick. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A small round berry about 5mm in diameter, it is juicy with a reasonable flavour but rather a fiddle to pick.

Habitat & North American Range

Oak woods, often as an epiphyte. (Zone 8)