Neoshirakia (Sapium japonicum)

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

Sapium japonicum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower in June. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - cooked. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Thin woods in the lowlands and mountains of C. and S. Japan. (Zone 8)