Schwerinae Osteomeles (Osteomeles schwerinae)

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

Osteomeles schwerinae is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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 flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The white fruit has a sweet flavour.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

By streams and in hot dry river valleys, 350 - 2000 metres. Among shrubs, slopes, fields, roadsides and mixed forests at elevations of 1500 - 3000 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)