What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
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Through the year
Emergence
Bud break and leaf emergence typically occur after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 100C.
Flowering
Flowering occurs approximately 30 days after leaf emergence, typically in late spring to early summer.
Fruiting
Fruit development begins after flowering and continues through summer, with ripening occurring in late summer to autumn.
Harvest
Fruits are best harvested after the first few light frosts, which improve their flavor and reduce astringency. Harvest can extend for several weeks.
Senescence
Leaves begin to change color and drop after the first autumn frosts and as day length shortens.
Dormancy
The tree enters full dormancy after leaf drop, triggered by cold temperatures and short days, lasting through winter.
Timing is relative to your local season (temperate Northern Hemisphere).