POND APPLE

Annona glabra

 

12 to 20 feet

Fast rate of growth

Full sun to partial shade

Prefers wet to saturated soils, but may adapt to drier sites.

Zones 10 to 11

 

An attractive small tree with evergreen, glossy, dark green leaves and

pale yellow flowers followed by large, fleshy, egg-shaped fruits.  

Useful on stream banks or the edges of ponds.  

An excellent wildlife attractor.