Mooseberry (Viburnum edule)

Family: Adoxaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Viburnum edule is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2.5 m (8ft 2in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in October. 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 and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Flowers

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mildly acid with a pleasant taste. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fully ripe fruits are mildly acid with a pleasant taste.; The ovoid fruit is about 8mm long and contains a single large seed.; The fruit can also be dried for winter use.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods, thickets and cool mountain slopes. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)