Alpine Celery Pine (Phyllocladus alpinus)

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

Phyllocladus alpinus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 9 m (29ft 6in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. 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: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Sub-alpine forest and scrub, 500 - 1500 metres, on North and South islands southwards from latitude 36° 50's. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)