Fargesii Torreya (Torreya fargesii)

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

Torreya fargesii is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from October to November. 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).

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed. No further details are given, but it is likely to be oily and to be eaten raw or cooked. An oil is obtained from the seed. — No further details are given, but it is likely to be oily and to be eaten raw or cooked.; An oil is obtained from the seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodlands, 1000 - 1600 metres. Coniferous, mixed, and broad-leaved forests at an elevation of 1000 - 3400 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)