Large Gallberry (Ilex coriacea)

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

Ilex coriacea is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen in October. 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 Bees. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. No more details are given but I would have some doubts on the wholesomeness of the fruit.The fruit is about 6 - 10mm in diameter. — No more details are given but I would have some doubts on the wholesomeness of the fruit.The fruit is about 6 - 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Low wet areas such as swamps, bays, river floodplains, and by the sides of streams and ponds. Sandy woods and swamps. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)