Please see attached link if you would like to bid on my Yangmei fruit tree grafted onto California native rootstock (M. Californica).
http://ebay.us/ernSlf?cmpnId=5338273189Here is some additional information
Up for auction is this “Biqi” variety of Yangmei grafted onto Morella Californica rootstock.
Yangmei is a delicious and exciting new fruit crop in the US and trees are extremely rare. This is the first ever Yangmei grafted onto Morella Californica up for public auction in the US that I am aware of.
Yangmei is an evergreen tree with a densely rounded canopy that produces small fruit that varies in color from white, green, red, pink and black.
Fruit from the “Biqi” variety are dark in color, almost black. The fruit size is larger than a quarter but smaller than a half dollar and this variety is highly coveted for its sweet taste and smaller seeds. Biqi has a slightly sweet smell with a tinge of berry and a hint of Osmanthus.
The Biqi fruits I sampled had a Brix of about 13.4% and tasted sweet with a combination of flavors from Blackberries, Pakistani Mulberries, Strawberries and something very unique that was reminiscent of Sandalwood.
Many people have difficulty growing Yangmei on its own rootstock and the Californica rootstock may or may not grow better for them.
This tree is grown outdoors in full sun but it gets placed under some shade on extremely hot days. This tree is in a #3 container and has two grafts that have pushed. The larger branch is 6.5 inches long and has approximately 25 leaves. The smaller branch is 2 inches long and has 12 smaller leaves. There is also one additional grafted bud that has healed over but it has not pushed yet so I’m selling this tree as a double graft.
I keep the pH of my soil around 6.3-6.7 and I only water my plants when the soil has dried out about 70% or more. For the best chance of success, this tree should be planted into the ground because the soil moisture will be easier to control.
In most cases, Yangmei will require both a male and female (Dioecious) tree to produce fruit. This tree is only grafted with female scions from the “Biqi” variety.
For a male pollinator, you can plant seeds or purchase seedlings (if available) in the hopes of getting a male. I plan on selling grafted male trees in 2022 but there are no guarantees.
This tree is for local pick up only in the San Diego, California area. If you need shipping, you will have to make your own arrangements to have someone pick up the tree and ship it to you.
Total tree height with pot is 28 inches. Plant alone is 21 inches.
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