Corylifolium Viburnum (Viburnum corylifolium)

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

Viburnum corylifolium is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The ovoid fruit is about 8mm long and contains a single large seed. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The ovoid fruit is about 8mm long and contains a single large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets in the Khasya hills, 1200 - 1800 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)