Laureola Skimmia (Skimmia laureola)

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

Skimmia laureola is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to June. 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, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic leaves are used in curries or as a flavouring for other foods. — Used as a condiment.; The strongly aromatic leaves are used in curries or as a flavouring for other foods.

Habitat & North American Range

An undershrub in rocky places in oak and fir forests, 2400 - 3600 metres from C. Nepal to N. China. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)