Sumuntia Symplocos (Symplocos sumuntia)

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

Symplocos sumuntia is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from February to October, and the seeds ripen from June to December. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweetish/sour taste. — A sweetish/sour taste.; The leaves are also used as a food colouring and a flavouring.; No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods, 1000 - 1300 metres in W. Hupeh. Mixed forests at elevations of 100 - 1800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)