Sericea Neolitsea (Neolitsea sericea)

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

Neolitsea sericea is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft) by 6 m (19ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from January to February. 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). .

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

An edible oil is obtained from the seed. — An edible oil is obtained from the seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Ravines, thickets and woodland from 300 - 1300 metres in W. China. (Zone 8)