Podophyllum peltatum
MAY APPLE, DEVIL'S APPLE
Berberidaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.45m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

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Origins: North America

Other Botanical Names:

Other Common Names: Hog Apple, Indian Apple, American Mandrake, Raccoon Berry, Umbrella Leaf, Wild Jalap, Wild Lemon

 
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Podophyllum peltatum
MAY APPLE, DEVIL'S APPLE
Berberidaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.45m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white or pink

Flowering Time: mid spring to early summer

Ornamental Fruit: yellow-green

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, oriental & tropical designs

Uses: border, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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