The dried fruit is eaten like a raisin and is even sweeter than the fresh fruit. This is a fine tree to consider in the landscape. Use it as a freestanding specimen or a framing tree or as a nice shade tree. Plant in full sun. It likes sandy soil amended with plenty of good organic soil, Water regularly to establish, be sure to feed properly , then expect carefree growth with ongoing reasonable care.
Scales are about the only possible pests.
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