Yame-haze (Toxicodendron sylvestre)

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

Toxicodendron sylvestre is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None Known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Low mountains, C. and S. Japan . Lowland, hill and mountain forests; at elevations from 100 - 800 metres, occasionally to 2,300 metres . (Zone 9)