Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Wild Custard Apple. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in July 2016.

Description

Medium sized tree or shrub to 15-20ft. Deciduous.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Grows best in low and mid-elevation tropical climates. It may grow in drier areas as long as the roots have continuous access to water.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The fruit is eaten fresh. Leaves and flowers are also eaten.

Native Range

Widespread throughout tropical Africa, often growing in Savannah regions. Occurs from the Nile River area to South Africa.

Related Species

Annonaceae
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	Annona crassiflora Marolo		Annona diversifolia Ilama
	Annona glabra Pond Apple		Annona montana Mountain Soursop
	Annona muricata Soursop		Annona paludosa Annona paludosa
	Annona purpurea Soncoya		Annona reticulata Custard Apple
	Annona salzmannii Beach Sugar Apple		Annona scleroderma Poshe-te
	Annona senegalensis Wild Custard Apple		Annona sericea Annona sericea
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