Hessei Viburnum (Viburnum wrightii hessei)

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

Viburnum wrightii hessei is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen in August. 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.

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

Mountains all over Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)