Xanthoceras sorbifolium Yellowhorn
Xanthoceras sorbifolium
| Common name: | Yellowhorn | Family: | Sapindaceae |
| Author: | Bunge. | Botanical references: | 11, 200 |
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| Known Hazards: | None known | ||
| Range: | E. Asia - N. China. | ||
| Habitat: | Thickets in drier areas, usually on shaded slopes. | ||
| Plants For A Future Rating (1-5): | 3 | ||
Physical Characteristics
A decidious shrub growing to 6m by 2.5m at a slow rate. It is hardy to zone 6 and is frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). We rate it 3 out of 5 for usefulness.
The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires dry or moist soil.
Habitats and Possible Locations
Woodland, Sunny Edge, Dappled Shade.Edible Uses
Flowers; Leaves; Seed.Flowers - cooked[2, 105, 183]. They are usually boiled[179].
Leaves - cooked[2, 105, 183]. They are usually boiled[179].
Seed - cooked[2, 105, 177]. The seed is about the size of a pea, it is quite
sweet[183], with a taste like a sweet chestnut[178]. The seed is husked and then
ground into a powder and boiled[179].
