Che

Che: how big does it get?

Che (Cudrania tricuspidata) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 6 m. Growth is very slow.

Che: what site does it need?

Che tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.

Che: is it hardy?

Che is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Che: will it grow in Central Europe?

Che is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.

Che: when does it flower?

In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from May to June.

Che: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Che. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Che: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 8/10, Medicinal 5/10, Other uses 4/10.

Which Che varieties are there?

The Permaplans variety finder lists 1 varieties of Che, including Norris. Each variety has its own page with taste, ripening time, disease resistance and parentage.