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THIS VARIETY IS THE RED ANONNA SQUAMOSA.IT IS NOT THE ANNONA RETICULATA WHICH ARE SMOOTH SKIN CUSTARD APPLES LIKE THE CHERIMOYA OR BULLOCKS HEART.THE FRUIT FROM THIS TREE WILL LOOK EXACTLY LIKE THE FRUIT PICTURED ABOVE.
The red custard apple is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree that grows especially well in tropical and subtropical climates.They are a much tougher and resilient tree than the green varieties and can handle lots of rain and heat.They will also do well in colder climates as they are tougher than the green varieties.The fruits have a uniform pine cone like shape and ripen to a beautiful magenta colour.The size ranges from 7 cm to 12 cm. they are very similar in shape size and taste to the green African pride.The taste is very sweet and has one of the best tasting of all the custard apples.
GROWN FROM
Seed (1 years old)
HOW LONG BEFORE THIS TREE WILL FRUIT3 years
POLLINATION
Self Pollinating
DECIDUOUS OR EVERGREENDeciduous
WATERINGModerate watering / with good drainage.
The Red Custard apple can handle very wet conditions
like Far North Queensland and still do well.
AMOUNT OF SUNFull Sun
Custard Apple Tree Red Variety (RARE)
Red Custard Apple trees are deciduous so they will lose their leaves in winter. New growth and flowers appear during mid or late spring season as the tree flushes its new vegetative growth. Fruit starts to set late spring and ripen around February March.They grow very well in wet areas and are by far the toughest custard apple variety that will handle hot cold and humidity.A great all rounder.