Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 4-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, drought-tolerant
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-7.0
Plant Spacing: 20-25′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: From Seed
Plant Size: 25-30′ tall, 20-25′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, rounded
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: May-June
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Yellow
Fruit (drupe) Size: 1/4″-1/2″
Fruit (drupe) Flavor: Bitter
Fruit (drupe) Color and Appearance Red, round
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Lifespan: 30-50 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
Thomas Cornett (Verified Customer) –
Received my order today trees looked good except for top was broken on one hopefully it will be ok. Transplanted in big pots til I can plant in a few weeks
Lina B. (Verified Customer) –
Thank you for sending the second batch when the first got lost!
Jane B. (Verified Customer) –
Slow to grow but hope it will come along