Hedlundia austriaca (Sorbus austriaca)

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

Sorbus austriaca is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant semi-sweet flavour when fully ripe. — Fruit - raw or cooked in preserves etc.; Rather mealy but a pleasant semi-sweet flavour when fully ripe.; The fruits are about 13mm across and are borne in fairly large bunches making harvesting easy.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)