Subrotunda Osteomeles (Osteomeles subrotunda)

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

Osteomeles subrotunda is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. 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

Fruit. The fruit is 6 - 12mm in diameter. No more details are given. — The fruit is 6 - 12mm in diameter.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Hot dry river valleys. Mixed forests, among shrubs at mountain summits, roadsides at elevations of 200 - 500 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)