Sempervirens Viburnum (Viburnum sempervirens)

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

Viburnum sempervirens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year. 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: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails. — A famine food, it is only used when all else fails.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 8)