Platanillo (Fuchsia splendens)

Family: Onagraceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Fuchsia splendens is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from June to November. 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 and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour is somewhat lemon-like with no noticed aftertaste, our 12 month old child was ecstatic about them, eating them in quantity. — A juicy berry, it is tart with a peppery after-taste.; This is the nicest fuchsia fruit we have eaten as yet, its flavour is somewhat lemon-like with no noticed aftertaste, our 12 month old child was ecstatic about them, eating them in quantity.; A very agreeable flavour.; The fruit can be up to 40mm long and 8mm wide.

Habitat & North American Range

An epiphytic plant, growing on the moss-covered branches of trees. Cloud forest, moist oak and pine woods at elevations of 2,000 - 3,400 metres. (Zone 8)