What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun
Watermedium to high
↑ Gives back
Fruitedible
Mulch_biomassmedium
Shademedium
Companions
Through the year
Through the year
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floweringFlowering occurs in early spring after chill hours are met and temperatures rise above 7°C.
fruitingFruit development begins after flowering and continues for 2-3 months.
harvestHarvest typically occurs in mid to late summer, depending on the cultivar.
senescenceLeaves begin to senesce and drop in autumn with shorter days and the first frosts.
dormancyTrees enter dormancy after leaf drop, requiring a period of cold temperatures to fulfill chill requirements.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium, phosphorus
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow
Propagation
Methodsseed, grafting, budding
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~3 yr
Stratificationrequires cold stratification for 90-120 days at 1-5°C
Divisionnot applicable
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, pollinators
Can host pestspeach_tree_borer, oriental_fruit_moth, plum_curculio, aphids
Can host diseasespeach_leaf_curl, brown_rot, bacterial_spot