Japanese Storax (Styrax japonica)

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

Styrax japonica is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw. The fruit is about 14mm in diameter. — The fruit is about 14mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets and thin woods in mountains and hills all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)