Features:Foliage: Oblong-ovate green leaves with serrated margins; emerging new growth displays coppery-red coloration.Flowers: White blossoms in panicles.Fruit: Red-brown drupes.Edible Parts: Tender young leaves and shoots are crisp, juicy, and aromatic with unique flavor.Habit: Fast-growing deciduous tree; responds well to pruning for height control; long-lived but may produce suckers
Mature Height: 15-60 ft (manageable through pruning)
Mature Width: 10-20 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Highly nutritious: rich in protein, amino acids, vitamins, and trace elements.Unique culinary flavor profile.Ornamental new growth coloration.Long-lived and low maintenance
Landscape Uses:Edible landscaping.Container gardening (recommended due to suckering habit).Orchard planting.Seasonal interest gardens