Pond Apple – Annona glabra Live Plant | 1–2 Feet Tall | Ships in 6 Inch Pot Flood-Tolerant Species | Annona Rootstock | Wet Area Tree

Grow a hardy tropical species with this 1–2 foot tall Pond Apple (Annona glabra), shipped in a 6-inch pot and ready to establish in warm climates.

Pond Apple is a highly flood-tolerant Annona species commonly found in wetlands and coastal areas. It is especially valued as a flood-tolerant rootstock for grafting commercial Annona varieties such as atemoya, sugar apple, and cherimoya.

The fruit is conical, up to 5 inches long, with smooth yellow skin and salmon-yellow pulp. While generally not grown for fresh eating, it has traditional uses and may be processed into jelly. Seeds are not edible.

This species is an excellent choice for growers needing a tough, adaptable rootstock or for planting in low-lying or moisture-prone areas.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Pond Apple plant
✔️ Height: approximately 1–2 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 6-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Pond Apple
Botanical Name: Annona glabra
Plant Type: Tropical fruit tree / rootstock species
Growth Stage: Young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Adaptable; tolerates wet or periodically flooded soil
Watering: High moisture tolerant
Mature Height: 20–40 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes (while young)
Primary Use: Flood-tolerant rootstock for Annona species

💡 Care Tip: Ideal for wet areas or sites with poor drainage. If using as rootstock, allow the plant to establish before grafting for best success.