The harvesting season for Tournefortia argentea, or tree heliotrope, typically begins in July and continues through October.
tree heliotrope
Tournefortia argentea
Tree Heliotrope (Tournefortia argentea) is a large, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has an erect, sturdy form and silvery-green leaves. It bears clusters of small, white flowers in spring–early summer, which have an intense, sweet scent. The flowers are followed by spicy-sweet, edible fruits that birds love to eat. With its silver foliage and showy blooms it's a great choice for a xeriscaping garden, or a wildlife garden. It’s low-maintenance and requires full to partial sun and regular water. If happy, it can grow up to 6 feet tall.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
12
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Fruits:
red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Tree heliotrope, also known as Tournefortia argentea, should be watered regularly and deeply, as long as the top 1 - 2 inches of soil stays lightly moist. Typically, the tree should receive at least an inch of water per week. During periods of extreme heat, high wind, and drought, water twice a week to ensure the soil does not dry out completely. In addition, new plants may need to be watered more frequently than established plants.
sunlight
Tree heliotrope (Tournefortia argentea) does best in full sun, receiving a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight each day. It is tolerant of some light shade but may not flower as well in those conditions. To ensure optimal growth, place your tree heliotrope in a location which ensures it receives a consistent 6 hours or more of direct sunlight each day. It is important to remember that during winter months, sunlight is less intense, so ensure that your tree heliotrope is receiving a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight throughout the year.
pruning
Tree heliotrope (Tournefortia argentea) should be pruned at the end of winter or early in the spring, before the start of new growth. Prune to maintain the desired shape and size, and remove dead, damaged, or diseased branches. Generally, up to 1-third of the total branches may be pruned at a time. Take care not to remove too many branches at once as this could shock the plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Tree heliotrope typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Starts Flowering
Tree heliotrope typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Tournefortia argentea, or tree heliotrope, typically begins in July and continues through October.
