Epigaea asiatica

Physical Characteristics

Epigaea asiatica is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - C. and N. Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[58, 105, 177]. No more details are given. The fruit is about 10mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known