Nepalese White Thorn (Pyracantha crenulata)

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

Pyracantha crenulata is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich in sugar. — The leaves are made into a tea-like beverage.; The fruits are rich in sugar.; The ripe fruit is eaten fresh.; The fruit is 6 - 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Shrubberies, open slopes, cultivated areas, 1000 - 2400 metres from Kashmir to S.W. China. Slopes, roadsides, streamsides, among shrubs, grassy places, valleys. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)