Pond-apple

In Australia, pond apple is a Weed of National Significance. It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of invasiveness, potential for spread, and economic and environmental impacts.



Specimen plant or mass planting in wet soils.

Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation)



High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury.

Fruit litter may be a problem in in small landscapes.

Bird nesting area and food source. 

Fruit used by mammals such as raccoons.

Swamps and sloughs

• Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
• Larval food source for Giant sphinx (Cocytius antaeus).
• Pollinated by beetles.