Wild Sugar Apple
Annona mucosa
- Native to:
- Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Palau, Panamá, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Windward Is.
iNaturalist: © dendroctonus (iNaturalist #18678636)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Annonaceae
- Genus:
- Annona
- Species:
- Annona mucosa
- USDA Symbol:
- ROMU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, cream
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soil with organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best. Viability declines rapidly with storage. Warm temperatures required.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI