Macrocarpa Elm (Ulmus macrocarpa)

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

Ulmus macrocarpa is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May, and the seeds ripen from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. The fruits are eaten in sauces. An emergency food, they are only used when all else fails. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The fruits are eaten in sauces.; An emergency food, they are only used when all else fails.

Habitat & North American Range

Sunny dry rocky mountain slopes in W. China. Mixed forests, slopes, valleys at elevations of 700 - 800 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)