Rhamnella franguloides

Physical Characteristics

Rhamnella franguloides is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, S. Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit[177]. The fruit, which is up to 10mm long, turns dark purple when it is fully ripe[275].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known