Asimina triloba
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Smal
Height:
4.50 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Loam (medium)
Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Fibers, Insecticide, Parasiticide, Wood
Dye, Fibers, Insecticide, Parasiticide, Wood
Description
Edible fruit - can be eaten both raw and cooked. The fruit is very large, with a maximum length of 16 cm and a width of 4 cm. There are different varieties of this fruit; some (with orange skin) have a delicious banana flavor, while others (with yellow, white, or dark brown skin) are less pleasant. According to some sources, the white fruits ripen more slowly and have a milder taste than the orange varieties. The fruit can also be used to make jam, pies, ice cream, and other sweet treats. The fruits fall from the tree in the autumn and are stored until they are fully ripe. For some people, the fruit can cause gastrointestinal issues.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ficus carica Fig |
Ficus carica can attract pollinators that also benefit Asimina triloba, enhancing fruit set. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides nitrogen-rich mulch that improves soil fertility for Asimina triloba. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
Juglans regia offers shade, which can help reduce stress on Asimina triloba during hot weather. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Sambucus nigra can attract beneficial insects that control pests harmful to Asimina triloba. |
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Malva sylvestris Mallow, High mallow, French Hollyhock, Common Mallow, Tree Mallow, Tall Mallow |
Malva sylvestris can help suppress weeds and provide habitat for beneficial insects around Asimina triloba. |