Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3-9
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, drought-tolerant
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Plant Spacing: 10-15′ apart
Drought Tolerance: High
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: From Seed
Plant Size: 10-15′ tall, 10-15′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: June-July
Flower Color: Greenish-white
Fall Color: Reddish-purple
Fruit (drupe) Size: 1/4″
Fruit (drupe) Flavor: Sour
Fruit (drupe) Color and Appearance Red, smooth
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Lifespan: 10-20 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 North America
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Marisa Feathers (Verified Customer) –
Came in terrific condition, bundled with all our other plants, and it is thriving.