Grandiflora Buckthorn (Rhamnus grandiflora)

Family: Rhamnaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Rhamnus grandiflora is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 4 m (13ft). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from July to October. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and are worthy of further investigation into potential edibility. — This species produces large crops of blackcurrant-sized fruits regularly at Kew and other sites.; They have a reasonable flavour and are worthy of further investigation into potential edibility.; The fruit is 3 - 5mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Under forests on gentle slopes or in thickets at elevations of 1000 - 1800 metres in China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)