| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Fragrant, oblong bright orange; both flesh and skin are edible. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Winter |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Other info: Wash seeds to remove any flesh, let dry for a day or two, sow in shallow pots and cover lightly with soil. Place in a warm location and keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Grafting |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
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