Yellowhorn Shrub Xanthoceras sorbifolium 8 Edible Nut Seeds

Discover the unique charm of the Yellowhorn Shrub, a beautiful and rare addition to your garden! 🌸 This extraordinary plant boasts refined pinnate leaves, similar to Sorbus, giving it an elegant look that stands out in any landscape. In May, the shrub is completely covered by its stunning blooms, starting as white with a yellow eye and gradually deepening into a striking pink color. 🌷 The visual appeal doesn't stop there! In fall, the shrub produces kiwi-sized fruits that split open to reveal edible marble-sized nuts packed inside. The nuts taste similar to macadamia when toasted, making them a treat for the palate. 🍽️

🌰 Up to 9kg of sweet, edible nuts can be harvested from a single tree, and the nuts even provide a 35% protein flour, perfect for adding nutrition to your recipes. 🌾 Whether eaten raw, roasted, or ground into flour, these versatile nuts are a delicious, healthy addition to any meal!

✨ Features:

• Seed Count: 8 seeds for your gardening pleasure
• Hardiness Zone: 5-9, making it suitable for a range of climates
• Family: Sapindaceae, an exquisite family of plants known for their ornamental beauty and edible rewards
• Flowering & Fruit: White fragrant flowers turning red when pollinated, perfect for attracting bees 🐝

🔧 How to Germinate Xanthoceras sorbifolium Seeds:

For the best germination success, follow this simple method:

1. Pour 1 cup of hot tap water over the seed and repeat 2 times within an hour.
2. Locate the “U” or smile above the pale seed pore, where the root is beginning to form. 🌱
3. Gently use a sharp knife or safety-backed razor blade to carefully chip away the seed coat and expose a small bit of the white root. Never cut the root!
4. Optionally, soak the seed in warm water for 12 hours before proceeding.
5. Sow the seed in a baggie with fluffy, barely moist soil and warm stratify at 25-28°C.
6. The seed should sprout in 4-7 days, after which you can transplant it into deep nursery pots. 🌱
7. Ensure it receives full sun and a dry-ish site, ideal for its growth.

🌸 A bee magnet and a stunning visual focal point, this shrub will not only add beauty to your landscape but also provide a nourishing harvest! ✨

Add the Yellowhorn Fruiting Shrub to your garden today and watch as it transforms your space with its vibrant flowers and delicious, nutritious nuts! 🌿🍂