Lavalle corktree (Phellodendron lavallei)

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

Phellodendron lavallei is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. This use refers to the closely related P. amurense, it almost certainly applies to this tree as well. The fruit is about 1cm in diameter and has a strong scent of turpentine, it is produced copiously in Britain. — This use refers to the closely related P.; amurense, it almost certainly applies to this tree as well.; The fruit is about 1cm in diameter and has a strong scent of turpentine, it is produced copiously in Britain.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in mountains. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)