Box Myrtle (Myrica nagi)

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

Myrica nagi is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m (39ft 4in). 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. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet with a pleasant blend of acid, they are very pleasant eating. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sweet with a pleasant blend of acid, they are very pleasant eating.; About 13mm in diameter.; The fruit contains about 12.6% sugar, 1% protein, 0.4% ash.

Habitat & North American Range

Drier aspects to 1800 metres. Open, mixed forests on mountain slopes at elevations of 300 - 2500 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)