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General Information

Persea edulis is a Evergreen Tree
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - Himalayas in Sikkim and Bhutan.

Habitat

Forests, 1200 - 2400 metres[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	0.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

We have almost no information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in this country, though judging by its native range it is unlikely to succeed in any but the very mildest areas of the country.

This species is not in the IOPI list of accepted plant names.

Edible Uses

Fruit[]. No more details are given.

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

Wood - moderately hard, even grained. Used for planking, tea boxes etc[].

Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in early spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first 2 winters. Plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer and give some protection from winter cold for their first winter or two outdoors.