Chinese Mulberry, Cudrang, Silkworm Thorn, Mandarin Melon Berry, Che Maclura tricuspidata - Cudriana tricuspidata

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Botanical Name:

Maclura tricuspidata

Family:

Moraceae

Genus:

Maclura

Species:

tricuspidata

Common Name:

Chinese Mulberry, Cudrang, Silkworm Thorn, Mandarin Melon Berry, Che

Seeds Per Pound:
17,900
Quantity:
3.65 lb
Germination:
63%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
90%
Height:
20 ft
Collection Locale:
China
Jiangsu
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5
Harvest hemisphere:
Northern

In Stock: 3.65 lb
Prices
  • Maclura tricuspidata

Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are:
1 packet (~ 0 seeds)
$5.95
1 oz (~ 1119 seeds)
$20.00
1 lb (~ 17900 seeds)
$179.95
1 kg (~ 39463 seeds)
$358.74
Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in cold water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: cold stratify for 60 to 90 days.
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
Other: boiling water can be used if hot water does not scarify the seed.
In a Nutshell:
* These fruits contain vitamins, like riboflavin, thiamine and carotene and have very high levels of vitamin C.
* Fruits are available in the fall.
Maclura tricuspidata is a tree native to East Asia , occasionally grown for its fruit , somewhat similar to that of the related mulberry ( Morus spp.). It is also known by common names including cudrang , mandarin melon berry , silkworm thorn , zhe or che ( Chinese : 柘 ; pinyin : zhè ), and Chinese mulberry (but not to be confused with Morus australis also known by that name). It grows up to 6 m high.
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