Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 1 to 3 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Spineless. |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Each weighing 5 to 6 lbs. with high sugar and acid content. |
Fruiting Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Groundcover |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Other: Leafy tops of mature fruit. |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |