Custard Apple

Annonareticulata

Genus
Annona (uh-NO-nuh)
Species
reticulata (reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Melbourne, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

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(Zone 10a) | June 2006 | positive

Annona reticulata (the image of the fruit is posted by me) is a useful plant to have in the yard. Close relatives of this include the ch...Read More

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