Stauntonia hexaphylla

Physical Characteristics

Stauntonia hexaphylla is an evergreen Climber growing to 10 m (32ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower in April. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Insects, hand. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid and very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Burma, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 3, 58, 179]. Sweet and watery[11] with a honey-like flavour[46], it is highly esteemed as a dessert fruit in Japan[183]. The fruit is up to 5cm long[188].

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic Diuretic Ophthalmic The roots, stem and fruits are antirheumatic and diuretic[218]. The juice of the fruit is used in the treatment of ophthalmia[2].

Known Hazards

None known