Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 15 to 25 feet |
Plant Spread: | 10 to 25 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Fragramt 1 to 2 inch round, yellowish-green with white flesh |
Fruiting Time: | Summer |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Espalier |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Edible Parts: | Fruit Flowers |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 70ºF - 80ºF Days to germinate: 4 to 12 weeks Depth to plant seed: Sow at depth of approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch |
Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |