What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium to high
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassmedium
Fruitedible for wildlife and humans
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceNew leaves emerge shortly after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowers typically appear about a month after leaf emergence.
fruitingFruits begin to develop after flowering and ripen over several weeks.
harvestFruits are typically ready for harvest from late summer into early autumn.
senescenceLeaves begin to change color and senesce as days shorten and before the first hard autumn frost.
dormancyThe plant enters dormancy with the onset of the first autumn frost, lasting through winter.
Soil interactions
Drainagemoist to well-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatescalcium, potassium
Soil textureloam, clay, sand
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, cuttings, layering
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationrequires cold stratification for 3-4 months
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring or autumn
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbirds, pollinators, wildlife
Can host diseasesViburnum leaf beetle