Asimina triloba
Annonaceae
Colony-forming understory tree with tropical-looking foliage. Multiple genetically distinct trees are needed to cross pollinate for fruit production. Large, edible fruits may be messy to maintain.
Summary
Climate Tolerance
Lost
Wildlife Benefits
Fruit food source for mammals, songbirds; host for Zebra swallowtail
Pollination Type
Pollinator
Plant Hardiness Zones
5 to 9
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
13
Bloom Time
Spring (Apr-May)
Shade/Sun Tolerance
Full Sun to Shade: Receives less than 2 to 6 or more hours of direct sunlight
Maximum Height
Small (15-40 ft)
Growth Rate
Slow: 1 ft or less per year
Soil Type
Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Soil Moisture Tolerance
Moist: Soil can remain damp and does not normally retain standing water
Root - Fungal Association
Arbuscular mycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on inside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
Very Low
Urban Stress Tolerance
Low: Tree will not grow well in the urban environment
Drought Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed during periods of drought
Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Native Status
OH-Native: Species is native to Ohio
NatureServe G-rank
G5
Plant Community Type
- Beech Mixed: Absent
- Oak Mixed: Absent
- Alluvial: Occasional
- Red Maple Mixed: Rare
- Ruderal: Rare
Bloom Color
Purple
Form
Shrub
Lifespan
Short: Less than 100 years
Soil pH
Acid-Neutral (pH 5.5-7.0)
Wetland Indicator Status
FAC: Facultative, occurs in wetlands and non-wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Sensitive: Tree will become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed for increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Sensitive: Intolerant to either aerial salt spray and/or salt present in soil
Native County Status
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
IUCN Red List Assessment
Least Concern
