Yumberry, Yang-mei Myrica rubra

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Botanical Name:

Myrica rubra

Family:

Myricaceae

Genus:

Myrica

Species:

rubra

Common Name:

Yumberry, Yang-mei

Height:
30-60 feet
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
8

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  • Myrica rubra

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days.
Germination: seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* It is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree growing up to 10–20 m (33–66 ft) high, with smooth gray bark and a uniform spherical to hemispherical crown.
* A most unusual bayberry, a small tree with narrow 5" leaves and 1" deep reddish-purple berries, which are edible and are used to make a drink.
* The flesh is sweet and very tart.
* Native to east Asia. more...
* An extract from fruit called myricerone blocks a receptor for the peptide, endothelin, an important mediator of blood vessel constriction, indicating potential for drug development.
* Significant progress has been reported on polyphenols, particularly ellagic acid, tannins and anthocyanins, antioxidant activity, anti-cancer and anti-viral properties.
* Besides fresh consumption, the fruits may be dried, canned, soaked in baijiu (Chinese liquor), or fermented into alcoholic beverages. more...