Whitey Wood (Melicytus ramiflorus)

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

Melicytus ramiflorus is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft) by 9 m (29ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower in June. 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. We have no more details except that the fruit is abundantly produced if male and female trees are grown. — We have no more details except that the fruit is abundantly produced if male and female trees are grown.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland to montane light forest and forest margins, North, South and Stewart Islands. (Zone 8)