Macropoda Holly (Ilex macropoda)

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

Ilex macropoda is a deciduous Tree growing to 13 m (42ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from October to November. 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). . Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A tea is made from the leaves. — A tea is made from the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

In forests in low mountains all over Japan. Mixed forests, forest margins, thickets, roadsides, mountains at elevations of 800 - 1900 metres in China. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)