Cartrema americana (Osmanthus americana)

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

Osmanthus americana is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). 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). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. This needs further verification. — This needs further verification.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich woods, swamps and bluffs. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)