What is Nagi?
Nageia nagi, commonly known as Nagi, is a deciduous tree native to Southeast China, Hainan, Japan, Nansei-shoto, and Taiwan. Nagi (Latin: Nageia nagi) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Nageia nagi, commonly known as Nagi, is a deciduous tree native to Southeast China, Hainan, Japan, Nansei-shoto, and Taiwan. Nagi (Latin: Nageia nagi) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Nagi is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Nagi is a member native to CHS, CHH, JAP, NNS, and TAI. Nagi thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Nagi grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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