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Achacha Tree in SF Bay Area
« on: September 30, 2021, 05:47:46 PM »
Hi,

I just planted an Achacha tree I got from Hawaii. It is about 3ft tall. Planted it next to my shed since I've heard they like partial shade. Anyone in Norcal  growing this? If so, any tips or stories are welcomed and appreciated.




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Re: Achacha Tree in SF Bay Area
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2021, 06:32:04 PM »
Partial shade till they get 3-4 feet high, and then can go full sun. Looks like you planted it too close to your shed. The reflected heat is good while it's small, but eventually that tree will get very wide, up to 30 feet wide when old and healthy.
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Re: Achacha Tree in SF Bay Area
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2021, 10:05:06 PM »
Partial shade till they get 3-4 feet high, and then can go full sun. Looks like you planted it too close to your shed. The reflected heat is good while it's small, but eventually that tree will get very wide, up to 30 feet wide when old and healthy.

Yea my yard is a little small so I dont have much space left with 25 other trees. I doubt it will get too big here in our marginal climate. I'd be happy if it survives winter here.

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Re: Achacha Tree in SF Bay Area
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2021, 04:12:16 AM »
I think I hear about them surviving winters here. Don’t know of anybody with it planted in the ground so I’d love to see updates

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Re: Achacha Tree in SF Bay Area
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2021, 05:29:16 AM »
Partial shade till they get 3-4 feet high, and then can go full sun. Looks like you planted it too close to your shed. The reflected heat is good while it's small, but eventually that tree will get very wide, up to 30 feet wide when old and healthy.

Yea my yard is a little small so I dont have much space left with 25 other trees. I doubt it will get too big here in our marginal climate. I'd be happy if it survives winter here.
They are from foothills of the Andes mountains where it gets cool, but doesn't  freeze. As long as they are not exposed to frost they should be ok.
Oscar