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How to grow Allspice tree growing and care: Humidity, acid soil What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed / Cutting (explanation bellow)
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties or problems when growing: Not something special
When is the best time to plant? Spring / Summer
Pests and diseases: Spider mites, aphids
When is the best time to prune? Autumn / Winter
How to prune: For design, can be prune
Size of the plant? 10-18 m (32-59 feet), outside of the comfort zone 2-5 m (6-15 feet)
Growth speed in optimal condition: Slow growing / Medium growing
Water requirement: Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: No
Blooming information Bloom season? Spring
General information about the flower Small white flowers that grow in clusters
Pollination is done by: Bees
Edible Fruit Fruit harvest season: Summer
Fruits pests or diseases : Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Allspice fruits? Spice, cooked, dried
Work requirements on the fruit: Nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit? 5-8 years
Edible leaves Leaves harvesting season All Year
How to harvest the leaves? After the plant establish can be cut with the branches
Information about leaves: Elliptic shape, dark green fragrant leaves
Uses of Allspice leaves: Spice, cooked, herb
Scientific name: Pimenta dioica VIDEO
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