Katuk tree, aka sweet leaf. This is a staple vegetable in Borneo. Grows well as an understory tree.
Has a pea like nutty flavor. Native to lowland rain forest.
Google says:"In 100 g of leaves the nutritional content is as follows: energy 59 cal, 6.4
g protein, 1.0 g fat, 9.9 g carbohydrate, 1.5 g fiber, 1.7 g ash, 233 mg calcium,
phosphorus 98 mg, 3.5 mg iron, carotene 10,020 mcg (vitamin A), B, and C 164 mg,
and 81 g water."
Great in salad, stir fry, and many other dishes... if your any good at cooking or prep.
The tree is rather brittle, it's easy to break off a branch. Very easy to harvest. Another perk is that pest don't seem to ever be a problem with this tree.
This also makes a decent hedge row as long as that area doesn't get too much wind.
All in all it's a great addition to any zone 9 or 10 gardens. They grow decent even without much sunlight. Stays green year round so it would be a good addition to general landscaping also.
Challenge - Landscape with Katuk tree and other eye catching edibles. That way when you have to trim it back you can also harvest it. Eating more local is a great way to help protect the environment.
Austin Tx has done quite a bit of edible landscape, it can be seen in front of many local businesses. Even if katuk doesn't grow where your at there are many alternatives.
Word of wisdom -
When is the best time to plant a fruit tree? 20 years ago. When is the 2nd best time to plant a fruit tree? Today. (old Chinese proverb if I remember right)
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