Annona glabra is also known as pond apple, alligator apple or monkey apple. It is a tropical tree that is native to Florida and the West Indies, and that can reach more than 45 ft (15 m) tall. As some of its common names suggest, this tree can grow with intense soil moisture.
Although tropical, a mature pond apple can withstand brief negative temperatures down to about 28°F/26°F. (-2°C to -3°C) This tree is considered as invasive in many tropical areas.
Leaves of the pond apple are entire, ovate and alternate. They can be more than 4 in (10 cm) long, and are shiny green on the upper face. This tree is generally semi-decidious.
The pond apple has flowers with white petals which have a pink base. They are about 1 in (2.5 cm) in diameter.
The pond apple is a rounded fruit that is similar either to a rounded mango, or an apple. This fruit can be up to 4 in (10 cm) long and more, and is yellow-green when ripe. Its flesh is edible and aromatic, even if this fruit is seldom consumed. In fact, this wild fruit is considered to be inferior in quality to its more well-known relatives like cherimoya, atemoya and custard apple. However, the pond apple can be eaten raw, or transformed into juice.
Annona glabra requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil This tree can grow in very moist soils.
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Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 15.00 m
Width 6.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -3.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to -2.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - decidious
Flowers - Color(s) : white, pink
Fruit - Edible Propagation - seeds This tree is propagated by seeds.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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