tree⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b
A native understory tree producing fragrant maroon flowers in spring followed by large, tropical-looking green fruits with custard-like flesh. It thrives in partial shade and prefers consistent moisture.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
15–25′ tall × 15–30′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.77.2
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.7 to 7.2
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
