Medicinal Uses

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit | Edible Uses: Fruit[266]. The fruit is up to 16mm in diameter[266].

Cultivation

We have very little information on this plant and do not know if it will be hardy outdoors in Britain, though it is likely to succeed outdoors at least in the milder areas of the country. The following notes are for the closely related C. kousa. An easily grown plant, it succeeds in any soil of good or moderate fertility, from acid to slightly alkaline but dislikes shallow chalky soils[184, 188]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers a rich well-drained loamy soil and a position that is at least partially sunny[11]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is hardy to about -20°c[184]. A number of named forms have been developed for their ornamental value[182]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

Known Hazards

None known

Habitats

Mixed woods at altitudes of 900 - 2700 metres[266].