What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to part shade
Watermedium
↑ Gives back
Fruitedible berries
Mulch_biomassmedium
Pollenattracts pollinators
Nectarattracts pollinators
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceBud break and leaf emergence typically occur after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowering occurs shortly after leaf emergence, usually within two weeks.
fruitingFruit development follows flowering, with berries ripening in early summer.
harvestHarvest of ripe berries typically occurs in June, depending on the climate.
senescenceLeaves begin to change color and drop with the first autumn frosts and shortening day lengths.
dormancyThe tree enters dormancy after leaf senescence, lasting through winter until chill requirements are met.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatescalcium, magnesium, potassium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam, clay_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, cuttings, grafting
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationrequires cold stratification for 90-120 days
Self-seedingLight
Divisionautumn
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, birds, butterflies
Can host pestsapple_maggot, cedar_apple_rust
Can host diseasesfire_blight, powdery_mildew