Annona glabra, Pond Apple, Alligator Apple, Monkey Apple

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Annona glabra, Pond Apple, Alligator Apple, Monkey Apple

Annona glabra
Family: Annonaceae
Pond Apple, Alligator Apple, Monkey Apple
Origin: West Indies
small tree 10-20 ft

Pond apple (Annona glabra) native to swamplands of the southeastern United States. Although not as tasty as its tropical relatives (usually eaten raw, but sometimes made into jellies and wine), pond apple provides an important food source for wildlife of this region. Pond apple's can stand immense flooding and spend weeks at a time with their roots under water. The pond apple is very useful as a rootstock for other Annona species.

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3698 Annona glabra - Pond Apple
Pond Apple. Although not as tasty as its tropical relatives, usually eaten raw, but sometimes made into jellies and wine, pond apple provides an important food source for wildlife. Can stand immense flooding and spend weeks at a time with their roots under water. The pond apple is very useful as a rootstock for other Annona species.
This item is certified for shipping to California.

3 gal pot

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3650 Annona glabra - seeds
Pond Apple, Alligator Apple, Monkey Apple. Although not as tasty as its tropical relatives (usually eaten raw, but sometimes made into jellies and wine), it is very useful as a rootstock for other Annona species. Can stand immense flooding and spend weeks at a time with their roots under water. Pretty ornamental and cold hardy species.
Plant seeds at 1" depth in well draining soil mixture. Keep damp, warm, in bright light, and with high humidity.
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