Custard-apple

Annona squamosa

Annona

Annonaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–10

🍎 Edible

Custard-apple is a small tropical tree that flourishes in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil and regular moisture. Fertilize every 2 months during the growing season with a phosphorus-rich blend to promote flowering and fruit set. Protect from frost and cold winds, as temperatures below 50°F can damage or kill the plant.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

144″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply To Saturate The Root Zone; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Andaman Is.

Aruba

Assam

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Belize

Bolivia

Brazil Northeast

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Cambodia

Cape Verde

Caroline Is.

Cayman Is.

Central African Repu

China South-Central

China Southeast

Colombia

Comoros

Cook Is.

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

🍎 Edible fruit

⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 21, 2022 by jian shi (cc-by-sa)

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