tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 9b – Zone 11b
A small to medium deciduous tree producing heart-shaped, creamy-sweet custard apples with a unique bumpy exterior. The fruit is highly prized in tropical and subtropical regions and is excellent for home gardens and permaculture systems.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
15–20′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 9bZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9b to Zone 11b
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
South America (Peru, Ecuador, Colombia)
Function & Care
ediblewildlife benefitmedicinal
Edible Parts
fruitseed
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, grafting, cutting
Notable Cultivars
Kampsteeg, Balanoy, and Pink Mammoth are among the most widely cultivated varieties, known for larger fruit size and improved flavor. Thompson and African Pride are also popular in some regions for disease resistance and productivity.
