Pond apple is a tropical fruit tree, related to Soursop and Cherimoya.
The tree grows in swamps and is tolerant of saline water. It cannot grow in dry soil.
Names
Scientific
Annona glabra
English
Alligator apple
Bobwood
Corkwood
Monkey-apple
Pond apple
Swamp apple
Dutch
Alligatorappel
Spanish
Manzana de cocodrilo
French
Cachiman-cochon
Taxonomy
Genus
Annona
Family
Annonaceae
Order
Magnoliales
Basic information and facts
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Distribution:
Pond apple is found in Florida, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and in West Africa.
Evergreen or Deciduous:
It is a deciduous tree.
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Height:
The trees can be 10 to 12 meter tall.
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Uses:
Pond apple fruits are eaten fresh or can be used to make jam or fruit drinks.