Type: Tree
Native Habitat: woodlands
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Medium to Wet
Growth:
Bloom: Cup like purple flowers from April-May Edible fruits are ready in the late summer early fall.
Spread:
Faunal interaction:
Additional 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. Size: 15-30’ tall , 15-30’ wide
Type: Tree
Native Habitat: woodlands
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Medium to Wet
Growth:
Bloom: Cup like purple flowers from April-May Edible fruits are ready in the late summer early fall.
Spread:
Faunal interaction:
Additional 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. Size: 15-30’ tall , 15-30’ wide
