Oriental photinia (Photinia villosa)

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

Photinia villosa is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. No more details are given. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter, though occasionally forms with fruits up to 16mm are seen. Leaves - cooked. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails. — No more details are given.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter, though occasionally forms with fruits up to 16mm are seen.; A famine food, it is only used when all else fails.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in W. Hupeh. Low mountains and hills all over Japan. Slopes, forests, thickets, streamsides, roadsides and waste places at elevations 100 - 1600 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)