Acanthus Mollis 'Rue Ledan' Woodland Plants the fruit have been used

the fruit have been used in those regions but are quite astringent until bletted (similar to medlars) when they then take on a very interesting and pleasing taste

A medium-sized

A deciduous oak from the foothills and lower elevation mountains of western North America

which are used to make a cider-like beverage or are bletted as one would with medlars before being consumed

In late summer it will small dainty flowers followed in autumn by lilac-violet fruit which persist untill early winter

Acanthus Mollis 'Rue Ledan' Woodland Plants the fruit have been usedAn unusual cultivar of Acanthus mollis with pure white flowers borne on tall spikes. Reputatively found growing in a private English garden, it is seldom seen in Australian garden but it is quite eye catching and very hardy