Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Annonaceae

Genus:

Asimina

Species:

Asimina rugelii

USDA Symbol:

DERU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to sandy ridges and pine flatwoods

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds exhibit double dormancy requiring warm stratification followed by cold stratification. Germination can be erratic and slow even under ideal conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI