Cornus schindleri
Family: Cornaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-8 m tall. The young branches are 4 angled. The leaves are opposite and light green underneath. They are oval and 4-11 cm long by 3-7 cm wide. The flowers are in groups 6-10 cm wide. They have yellow to brown hairs. The flowers are white. The fruit are purpkish black and 4-6 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in forests between 1,100-3,200 m above sea level. It grows in Sichuan and Yunnan in China. It suits hardiness zone 5.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
The seeds are used to extract vegetable oil.
Edible parts
Seeds - oil
How it is grown
In Yunnan the fruit are available in August and September.
Its other names
Local names
Saisaizi