Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 5-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, drought-tolerant
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Plant Spacing: 6-12′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: From Seed
Plant Size: 6-12′ tall, 6-12′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, rounded
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: May-June
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Red
Fruit (drupe) Size: 1/4″
Fruit (drupe) Flavor: Bitter
Fruit (drupe) Color and Appearance Blue, round
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Lifespan: 20-30 years
Pollination Requirements: Cross-pollination required
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: September-October
Yield & Storage: Low, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to Eastern United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No
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