Boldu (Peumus boldus)

Family: Monimiaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Peumus boldus is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from August to September. 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). and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and aromatic with an agreeable flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Sweet and aromatic with an agreeable flavour.; The fruit is up to 2cm in diameter.; The leaves and bark are used as a condiment.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry sunny slopes in lightly wooded country. (Zone 8)