Sinofranchetia (Sinofranchetia chinensis)

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

Sinofranchetia chinensis is a deciduous Climber growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in October. 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: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw. Insipid. The size of a grape. The fruit is about 2cm in diameter. — The size of a grape.; The fruit is about 2cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodland, 1500 - 2800 metres. Dense forests along valleys, forest margins and among shrubs. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)