latin name

Maclura tricuspidata

pollination requirements

require pollination by a male che tree or a male branch grafted onto the tree. Che trees are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate plants.

site and soil

require pollination by a male che tree or a male branch grafted onto the tree. Che trees are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate plants.

size at purchase

15-20 ft

Size at Maturity

Full sun location, perform best in a warm, well-drained soil, ideally a deep loam.

Female Che, Chinese Mulberry

Name: Female Che, Chinese Mulberry
Brand: Planting Justice
SKU: PJ-596-FEM-ORG
Price: 32.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Maclura tricuspidata

$32.00

sold out

Certification

organic

Quantity must be 1 or more

A female selection of Che, also known as Chinese mulberry or Melon tree, that is highly productive of juicy sweet red-maroon fruits that taste like a cross of watermelon and fig. It comes into bearing at a young age and can produce up to 400 pounds of fruit when mature, ripening in November in California. Similar to mulberry which it is related to, Che has male and female flowers on separate trees, so be sure to plant at least one of each to get fruit. A very tough, pest free and drought resistant tree, Che is native to China and is hardy zones 6-9. Grafted onto Osage Orange rootstock for superior vigor. Learn more below!

latin name

Maclura tricuspidata

pollination requirements

require pollination by a male che tree or a male branch grafted onto the tree. Che trees are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate plants.

site and soil

require pollination by a male che tree or a male branch grafted onto the tree. Che trees are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate plants.

size at purchase

15-20 ft

Size at Maturity

Full sun location, perform best in a warm, well-drained soil, ideally a deep loam.