Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 8 to 15 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Dense clusters of 1 to 2 inch orange-red drupes, each containing 1 to 3 seeds |
Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Uses: | Shade Tree |
Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |