root: can be used for medicinal purposes and dye extraction
stem: can be harvested for timber and fuel wood
fruit: edible and can be used for food
leaf: for medicinal purposes and as a source of green matter for compost
bark: for dye extraction and tannin production
flower: attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden
uses:
plants/fruits: can be consumed fresh or processed into jams and jellies
plants/greens: leaves are nutritious and can be used in salads or cooked dishes
plants/nuts: seeds (nuts) can be consumed raw or roasted
plants/flowers: attract pollinators and enhance biodiversity
plants/resins: can be harvested for various purposes such as incense and perfumes
plants/timber: the wood is valued for its strength and durability
plants/medicine: various parts of the plant are used in traditional medicine for different ailments
plants/fuel: branches and wood can be used as fuel for cooking and heating
plants/textile: fibers from the bark can be used for making textiles
plants/fertilizer: leaves and other plant parts can be used as organic fertilizer
data:
sun requirements: prefers full sun to partial shade, at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day for optimal growth
water requirements: requires moderate watering, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
soil pH: thrives in slightly acidic to neutral soil conditions, pH of 5.5 to 7.5
plant/roles in permaculture guilds: acts as a nitrogen-fixing plant, provides shade, windbreak, and attracts beneficial insects
spacing in meter: 4 to 5 meters for optimal growth
germination days: 14-28 days under optimal conditions
strata: shrub or small tree stratum, typically grows to a height of around 3-8 meters
days to maturity: 3-5 years under optimal growing conditions
plant, harvest, pruning calendar in months: the early spring months (march-april) for planting, harvesting in late summer or early autumn, pruning - in late winter or early spring