Status in Florida: Native, and it is listed as State Threatened in Florida
Native Habitat: Moist-dry sites, open woods, and woodland borders
Native States: Southeastern United States, including Florida
Growing Zones: 6a-9b 
Size at Maturity: Up to 30 feet tall, 20 feet wide
Phenology: Deciduous
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate
Growth Habit: Small tree or large shrub, spreading branches, and open crown
Bloom Season: Spring
Bloom Color: Pink to white
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Texture: Adaptable to clay and loam, prefers well-drained.
Soil pH: Slightly acidic
Moisture Requirements: Moist to moderately dry
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low/None
Keystone Plant: Yes
Recommended Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, wildlife gardens
Maintenance Tips: Pruning for shape, monitoring for pests and diseases
Considerations: Susceptible to various apple diseases
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Moderate
Erosion Control: Yes
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Edible: Yes, the fruit is edible, often used for jams and jellies
Pet Safe: Caution, apple seeds can contain cyanide
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: Moderate
Historical Medicinal Uses: None widely recorded.
Florida Native Companion Plant (matching growing conditions):
Various native oaks (Quercus spp.)
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
Native hawthorns (Crataegus spp.)
Wildlife Benefit: Birds and mammals eat the fruit, pollinators visit the flowers
Caterpillar Host Plant: Yes, various species
Propagation: Seed, division of suckers