White Cherry (Schizomeria ovata)

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

Schizomeria ovata is a TREE growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The whitish fruit is up to 12mm in diameter. — The whitish fruit is up to 12mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Sheltered gullies in rainforests. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)