Annona Tomentosa
$ 7.92
Description
Annona Tomentosa. Its compact size, edible fruits, attractive foliage, and tolerance of cooler temperatures make it a rare and desirable plant for collectors and botanical gardens. Annona Tomentosa Plant Information: 🌱 Name: Annona Tomentosa 🌱 Quantity: 1 Plant 🌱 Container: 4x4x6 Container Plant Description: Annona tomentosa is a small to medium-sized tree in the custard apple family (Annonaceae), native to the cerrados and seasonally dry tropical regions of Brazil and Bolivia. Its name refers to the dense, woolly hairs (tomentose texture) covering its young stems and leaves, giving the plant a soft, fuzzy appearance. In the wild it grows as a shrub or small tree around 0.5–2 meters tall, with thick, hairy foliage and clusters of cream-green flowers that attract beetle pollinators. The fruits are yellow-orange when ripe, sometimes with soft spines on the skin, and contain sweet, creamy pulp that is highly regarded for fresh eating. The species is adapted to well-drained, sandy soils and seasonally dry conditions, and is reportedly hardy to temperatures around −2 °C (28 °F). Annona tomentosa also has traditional uses in Brazilian folk medicine, with leaves and other plant parts noted for anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Its compact size, edible fruits, attractive foliage, and tolerance of cooler temperatures make it a rare and desirable plant for collectors and botanical gardens. Shipping Information: Shipping Time: Plants will ship as soon as payment is made or at a later date upon request. Weather Consideration: Please be aware of your local weather conditions upon the date of purchase. Handling Time - Winter: 10-day handling time as a safeguard to ensure safe shipping conditions. Spring, Summer, Fall: 3-day handling time. Shipping Area: Only ships within the USA. No international shipping. Return Policy: If a plant or seedling arrives damaged, please reach out to us with a photo of the damage. We are more than happy to send a replacement or refund your money. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We always check the weather before shipping, especially during winter, to ensure safe delivery. If there is an issue with the plant once received, please let us know as soon as possible. Most issues, such as wilted leaves, will resolve themselves as the plant acclimates to its new environment. Thank You for Your Purchase! Thank you for choosing our store for your rare plant needs. We look forward to serving you again! We are a registered and inspected Nursery in the State of Kentucky. #625A
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