Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 4-9
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, drought-tolerant
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Plant Spacing: 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: March-April
Flower Color: Yellow
Fall Color: Yellow
Fruit (drupe) Size: 1/4″-1/2″
Fruit (drupe) Flavor: Spicy
Fruit (drupe) Color and Appearance Red, 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
Hannah (Verified Customer) –
Hard to know for sure with wee dormant plants, but there was no mold and the root systems looked very healthy! Got them in the ground and excited to see how they do!
Annabelle (Verified Customer) –
Arrived in good condition.
Ned Kaup (Verified Customer) –
Good
Terrell (Verified Customer) –
Both arrived bare and took some time to show life, but they did.