Chinese White Olive
Canarium album
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
Canarium album is a TREE. 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.
Height (m): 0
Where it is found
Not known
E. Asia - China.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Fruit - raw or cooked. Used like olives.
Medicine
Rating: 1
Sialagogue. It is used to stimulate the appetite and eliminate apprehension.
Antirheumatic: Treats rheumatism.
Other
Rating:
How it is grown
Propagating it:
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Habit: Tree
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist