Pond Apple
Annona glabra
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Annonaceae
- Genus:
- Annona
- Species:
- Annona glabra
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Florida, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Abbot's Bagworm Moth (Oiketicus abbotii), Amatana Leafroller Moth (Argyrotaenia amatana), Giant Sphinx (Cocytius antaeus), The Gem (Orthonama obstipata), Tsinilla lineana, unique citrus fruitpiercer (Gonodonta unica), Variegated cutworm (Peridroma saucia), Zebra Swallowtail (Eurytides marcellus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- wet, nutrient-rich, clay or sandy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in swamps and wetlands