Hua Sang (Morus cathayana)

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

Morus cathayana is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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 and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 25mm in diameter. Leaves - cooked. A tea is made from the leaves. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 25mm in diameter.; A tea is made from the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodlands and sides of streams, 600 - 1300 metres in W. Hupeh. Sunny slopes or valleys, high mountains at elevations of 900 - 1300 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)