Mountain Holly (Nemopanthus mucronatus)

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

Nemopanthus mucronatus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. 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). . Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. Quite bitter. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Damp woods, thickets and swamps. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)