What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate
↑ Gives back
Fruitedible fruit
Mulch_biomassmedium organic matter contribution
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence of new growth after the last spring frost when soil temperatures consistently reach 10°C.
floweringFlowering occurs approximately 60 days after emergence, typically in late spring to early summer.
fruitingFruit development begins about 60 days after flowering, maturing over several weeks.
harvestHarvest season typically runs from early September through mid-October as fruits ripen.
senescenceLeaves begin to senesce and drop with the onset of the first autumn frosts.
dormancyThe tree enters dormancy shortly after leaf senescence, lasting through winter.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatescalcium, magnesium, potassium
Soil texturesandy_loam, loam, clay_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, cuttings, grafting, suckers
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationrequires cold stratification for 3-4 months
Self-seedingLight
Divisionlate_winter
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, other pollinators
Can host pestsfruit flies, scale insects
Can host diseasespowdery mildew, rust