What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to part shade
Watermedium to high
↑ Gives back
Fruitedible fruit
Mulch_biomassmedium
Pollenattracts pollinators
Nectarattracts pollinators
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence of new leaves and shoots typically occurs after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowering occurs approximately 30 days after emergence, lasting for about two weeks.
fruitingFruit development begins about 60 days after flowering and ripens over a two-month period.
senescenceLeaves begin to senesce and change color with the first autumn frost and shortening day lengths, lasting for about a month.
dormancyThe plant enters dormancy approximately 30 days after the first autumn frost, lasting through winter.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained to moist
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium, phosphorus
Soil textureloam, sand, clay
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseeds, cuttings, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationcold stratification required for 90-120 days
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring or fall
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, butterflies, birds