What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium to high
↑ Gives back
Fruitedible
Mulch_biomassmedium
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence of new leaves and shoots after the last spring frost, typically when soil temperatures consistently reach 10°C.
floweringFlowering occurs shortly after leaf emergence in spring.
fruitingFruit development begins after flowering, maturing in late summer to early autumn.
harvestFruits are typically ready for harvest from late August through September, often falling from the tree when ripe.
senescenceLeaves begin to senesce and drop after the first autumn frost.
dormancyThe tree enters dormancy after leaf drop, lasting through winter until spring.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained to moist
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatescalcium, potassium, phosphorus
Soil textureloam, sandy loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow
Propagation
Methodsseed, grafting, suckers
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~3 yr
Stratificationrequires 90-120 days of warm stratification followed by 90-120 days of cold stratification
Self-seedingLight
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractszebra swallowtail butterfly