Debregeasia edulis

Also Known As

Boehmeria janatsi-itsigo
Morocarpus edulis
Morocarpus japonicus
Janatsi-itsigo
Suhosine
Toon-itsigo
Water Hemp
Yanagi Ichigo

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 10'
W: 10'

planting zones

8a-11

Debregeasia edulis plant details

Debregeasia edulis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Debregeasia edulis

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: urticaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green and white
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Debregeasia edulis

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tall nettle relation that came to us from Shanghai. Hardy in our Portland garden for 7 years. 10 ft+ with netted leaves that are dark on top and have reflective, white undersides. Site over pond for max effect. White flowers appear on the stems followed by orange berries that are edible, eaten raw in Taiwan. Sun to part shade with average summer water. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 8, resprouting from the ground.