Cudrania tricuspidata

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Cudrania tricuspidata
Also known as: Silkworm Thorn, Storehousebush

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Format: Medium
Height: 6.00 m
Width: 6.00 m
Growth Rate: Slow
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
None

Description

Fruit - fresh or preserved. Comparable to a mulberry. The firm fruit has a mild flavor when unripe, but becomes sour to sweet once ripe, with some varieties being quite tasty. It contains numerous large seeds and has a diameter of about 25 mm.

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
Broussonetia kazinoki
Kozo
Provides shade and reduces competition for light.
Diospyros virginiana
American Persimmon
Attracts pollinators and contributes to soil health.
Morus rubra
Red mulberry
Improves biodiversity and attracts beneficial insects.
Asimina triloba
Papaw
Provides edible fruit and helps in nutrient cycling.
Diospyros kaki
Persimmon
Offers additional fruit production and complements the ecosystem.