Edible Lithocarpus (Lithocarpus edulis)

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

Lithocarpus edulis is an evergreen Tree growing to 9 m (29ft 6in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). 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: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

taste is probably due, at least in part, to the presence of tannins. — Seed - raw or cooked.; Not of a good taste.; The poor taste is probably due, at least in part, to the presence of tannins.; These can be removed by soaking the seed in water for a few days, changing the soak water regularly.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)