Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 30 to 60 feet but can be kept to 3-6 feet in height with regular pruning |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Shade Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Wasps |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |