Plant Details

Broussonetia kazinoki

Kozo

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Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Broussonetia kazinoki.

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General Information

Scientific name: Broussonetia kazinoki
Also known as: Kozo

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Size: Medium
Height: 4.50 m
Width: 4.50 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit, Leaves, Flowers
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Fibre

Description

Fruit - raw. The sweet fruit has a diameter of about 1 cm and consists of small edible fruits that protrude. Although there is not much edible flesh, it has a delicious flavor. Prolonged consumption of this fruit may weaken the bones. The leaves can be cooked and used as a vegetable. Additionally, there are also flowers present.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 30/11

Crown Data

Crown Type: Broad weeping
Crown Density: Dense crown