🌞 Growing Conditions
Climate: Thrives in hot, dry climates; drought-tolerant once established

USDA Zones: 7–11

Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours/day)

Soil: Well-drained, loamy or sandy soil; slightly acidic to neutral pH

Watering: Deep watering when soil is dry, especially when fruiting

🌸 Plant Features
Height: 6 to 20 feet (1.8 to 6 meters)

Leaves: Glossy, narrow, and bright green

Flowers: Bright red or orange, tubular, 5-7 petals—attract pollinators

Fruit: Rounded, reddish with a hard outer skin and juicy seeds (arils) inside

🍎 Fruit Facts
Season: Late summer to early winter (varies by region)

Time to fruit: Typically 2–3 years from planting

Uses: Eaten fresh, juiced, used in cooking, or dried (seeds)

Health benefits: Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber

🌱 Propagation
Seeds: Can be grown from seeds, but not true to type

Cuttings: Hardwood cuttings are most reliable for maintaining cultivar

Suckers: New shoots from the base can be dug up and replanted