Broad-Leaved Phillyrea (Phillyrea latifolia)

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

Phillyrea latifolia is an evergreen Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - olive-like. It is possibly edible. The fruit is an ovoid drupe about 6mm in diameter with a single seed. — Fruit - olive-like.; It is possibly edible.; The fruit is an ovoid drupe about 6mm in diameter with a single seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Evergreen thickets and rocky slopes, mainly on limestone. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)