Type: Tree
Native habitat: woodlands
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Medium to Wet
Size: 15-30’ tall , 15-30’ wide
Bloom: Cup like purple flowers from April-May Edible fruits are ready in the late summer early fall.
Info: This Native tree can be found in the understory it grows well on wooded slopes, in bottomlands, along rivers and streams. This tree is known for its tropical like fruit that can be eaten fresh or processed into a wide variety of taste treats. Early Americans used the pulp of this fruit to make a yellow dye. This tree could also make a interesting ornamental tree in part shade gardens.
Host plant to zebra swallowtails
Plants are currently 2 year old plants that are 1’ tall. Plants will be ready for pick up once they leaf out.
Type: Tree
Native habitat: woodlands
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Medium to Wet
Size: 15-30’ tall , 15-30’ wide
Bloom: Cup like purple flowers from April-May Edible fruits are ready in the late summer early fall.
Info: This Native tree can be found in the understory it grows well on wooded slopes, in bottomlands, along rivers and streams. This tree is known for its tropical like fruit that can be eaten fresh or processed into a wide variety of taste treats. Early Americans used the pulp of this fruit to make a yellow dye. This tree could also make a interesting ornamental tree in part shade gardens.
Host plant to zebra swallowtails
Plants are currently 2 year old plants that are 1’ tall. Plants will be ready for pick up once they leaf out.
