Scientific Name: Ananas comosus
Common Name: Sugarloaf
Pineapple
Hardiness: Zones 10 to 11
Ornamental Features:
‘Sugarloaf’
is a commercial pineapple variety. The fruit has golden yellow flesh and a low acid
content resulting in a very sweet pineapple. The plants have a rosette of stiff
spiny leaves that reach a length of three to four feet.
Habit and Growth Rate:
‘Sugarloaf’
can be used in the landscape in warmer climates to provide a tropical look and
will produce an edible pineapple. It can also be grown in pots and used in
mixed containers.
Pot Size and Finish Time:
Best
suited for 8” to 10” pot sizes and will finish in about 12
months.
For Availability and More Information:
Contact
Mount
(352)
385-2663 office / (352) 385-2660 fax