A. obovata is native to dry sandy areas, scrub, sandhills, dry sandy pinelands and similar dry or xeric sites throughout most or nearly a...Read Morell of central Florida as far north as Clay County and as far south as Glades County.
The flowers are good for attracting insects and wildlife. It is a good native plant for xeriscaping, a drought-tolerant landscape or wildlife/native plant garden.
Endemic to the peninsula of Florida, the Scrub Pawpaw is a small tree that looks almost like a dogwood in the landscape. The large white...Read More petals have maroon centers.
The edible fruits remind one of tiny bananas 3 to 4 inches long. The fruit matures in early summer.
Though difficult, it is certainly worthy of propagation.
A. obovata is native to dry sandy areas, scrub, sandhills, dry sandy pinelands and similar dry or xeric sites throughout most or nearly a...Read More
Endemic to the peninsula of Florida, the Scrub Pawpaw is a small tree that looks almost like a dogwood in the landscape. The large white...Read More