Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Annonaceae

Genus:

Asimina

Species:

Asimina pygmaea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

maroon, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Can resprout after fire; benefits from periodic fire to maintain open habitat.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 3-4 months; germination occurs in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash