Microcachrys (Microcachrys tetragona)

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

Microcachrys tetragona is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 2 m (6ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year. 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 Wind. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw. It is rather small, about the size of a small blackcurrant, and does not have much flavour. — It is rather small, about the size of a small blackcurrant, and does not have much flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountains in the alpine and sub-alpine zones. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)