Coastal Griselinia (Griselinia littoralis)

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

Griselinia littoralis is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. 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). . The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - a bitter flavour. — Fruit - a bitter flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland to montane forests in North, South and Stewart Islands. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)