What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium
↑ Gives back
Fruitedible, tart
Nectarattracts pollinators
Pollenattracts pollinators
Through the year
Through the year
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floweringFlowers in early spring after chill fulfillment, typically in March.
fruitingFruits develop after flowering, maturing in late summer to early autumn.
harvestFruits are typically harvested in September or October when fully ripe.
senescenceLeaves senesce and drop after the first autumn frost.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Soil textureloam, clay, sand
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseeds, cuttings, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationcold_moist
Self-seedingLight
Divisionautumn
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, butterflies
Can host pestsaphids, scale insects, codling moth
Can host diseasesfire blight, leaf spot