Cylindricum Viburnum (Viburnum cylindricum)

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

Viburnum cylindricum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September. 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: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

An edible oil is obtained from the seed. It is used for cooking. — An edible oil is obtained from the seed.; It is used for cooking.

Habitat & North American Range

Rather dry forests, mainly with rhododendron and oak, 1200 - 2400 metres from Himachel Pradesh to S.W. China. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)