Lassee Edible Landscape

CHE / SILKWORM THORN
(Cudrania tricuspidata)

Varieties:

Chinese fruit hitherto unknown to us. Plant male and female varieties: 'Norris', and 'Darrow', mature in August. Self-pollinating variety: 'Seedless' ripens in October. Frost resistant up to -28 °C.



Growth habit and height:

Sun, not particular - also in low nutrient, dry soils.



Location

Sun/ semi shade, not particular, avoid excessively chalky soils.



Uses

Depending on variety 1.5 to 3.5 cm large fruits. For fresh consumption, puree and jam.