What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium
↑ Gives back
Fruitedible drupes
Mulch_biomassmedium
Pollenearly spring source
Nectarearly spring source
Through the year
Through the year
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floweringFlowers very early in spring, often before leaves emerge, after chill fulfillment and when air temperatures rise above 5°C.
fruitingFruits develop after flowering, ripening in mid to late summer.
senescenceLeaves change color and drop in autumn with the first significant frost.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatescalcium, potassium
Soil textureloam, clay, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, cuttings, grafting
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationrequires cold stratification for 90-120 days
Self-seedingLight
Divisionautumn
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, birds