Bumalda Staphylea (Staphylea bumalda)

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

Staphylea bumalda is a deciduous Tree growing to 1.8 m (6ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from September to November. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. — Young leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods and by streams in lowland and hilly areas to 1300 metres, all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)