Hemiptelea (Hemiptelea davidii)

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

Hemiptelea davidii is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Mixed with rice dumplings. The tender leaves make a good beverage. — Young leaves - cooked.; Mixed with rice dumplings.; The tender leaves make a good beverage.

Habitat & North American Range

Hedges, loess banks, banks of soil and debris. Hill slopes and trailsides, often planted when found around houses, at elevations below 2000 metres. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)