Huigen (Schinus polygamus)

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

Schinus polygamus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 4.5 m (14ft 9in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — Used as a flavouring.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)