Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa)

Family: Annonaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (5/5)

Annona squamosa or Custard Apple is one of the most popular trees that are widely cultivated for its edible fruit. It is a small, semi-deciduous tree or shrub with broad, spreading branches. It can grow up to 8 m tall. The leaves are thin, simple, with fine hairs underneath, and arranged alternately. Each leaf is rounded at the base and pointed toward the tip.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and creamy fruits are highly regarded as a dessert fruit. — The sweet and creamy fruits are highly regarded as a dessert fruit.; They can also be used to make sherbet, ice cream, jellies etc.; The fruit is up to 10cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation. (Zone 10)