What is Kozo?
Kozo (Broussonetia kazinoki) is a deciduous tree native to Japan, Korea, and the Nansei-shoto islands. Kozo (Latin: Broussonetia kazinoki) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Kozo (Broussonetia kazinoki) is a deciduous tree native to Japan, Korea, and the Nansei-shoto islands. Kozo (Latin: Broussonetia kazinoki) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Kozo is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Kozo is a member native to JP and KR. Kozo thrives in full sun and can tolerate both dry and moist conditions.
Kozo grows best in USDA zone 6-9, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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