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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