A heat-loving deciduous tree that ripens sweet fruit in late summer, often with two flushes in warm zones. Forgiving, productive, and easy to root.
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Full sun
Zones 7–11
10–15 ft apart for in-ground trees; dwarf types suit large containers.
Well-draining soil; pH 6.0–7.5. Tolerates lean ground but resents wet feet.
Deep weekly soak, 1–1.5 in, more in heat and for containers; ease off as fruit ripens to concentrate sweetness.
Mar – Apr
Aug – Sep
Root dormant hardwood cuttings in late winter, or plant a young tree in spring. In zones below 7, grow in a pot and overwinter dormant in a cool, frost-free space, or wrap in-ground trees.
Good with Strawberry, Rue, Marigold. Keep apart from .
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