Fruit TreePerennialModerate

Pond Apple

Annona glabra

Family: Annonaceae

Pond Apple grows in full sun and prefers wet organic soil. Water needs: High.

Growing Guide Browse Plants

Photo Gallery

Plant reference images showing growth stages and identifying features.

Pond Apple plant — **Plant**
Photo info
Credit: Forest and Kim Starr · Source · CC BY 3.0 us

Pond Apple flower — **Flower**
Photo info
Credit: evergladesnps · Source · Public domain

Pond Apple leaves — **Leaves**
Photo info
Credit: Forest and Kim Starr · Source · CC BY 3.0 us

Pond Apple fruit — **Fruit**
Photo info
Credit: Stolz Gary M, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Source · Public domain

Pond Apple seed — **Seed**
Photo info
Credit: Filo gèn' · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

How to Grow Pond Apple

Pond Apple growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet organic soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Pond Apple as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.

Plant Overview

Pond Apple (Annona glabra) is listed in the Annonaceae family and categorized as a fruit tree with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID: PLT-1281
Family: Annonaceae
Plant type: Fruit Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Moderate

Growing Conditions

Pond Apple is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet organic soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.

Hardiness zones: 10-12
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Wet organic soil
Soil pH: 5.0-7.0
Water needs: High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 14-30 days
Seed depth: 1/2 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 3-5 years

One plant · one ecosystem

Find, buy, swap, or sell Pond Apple

One World One Seed connects this plant profile to community sellers, plant swaps, storefronts, and participating garden retailers.

🌱Find Pond Apple locallyBrowse community Marketplace listings for this exact plant.View Marketplace →🔄Plant SwapsFind or organize community plant and seed swap events.Find swaps →🏪Sell Pond AppleOpen your OWOS storefront and list plants, seeds, cuttings, or garden goods.Open seller dashboard →

Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.