Description
Annona reticulata is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree.
Annona reticulata is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree in the plant family Annonaceae.It is best known for its fruit, called custard apple, a common name it shares with fruits of several other species in the same genus: A. cherimola] and A. squamosa or sometimes it is called wild-sweetsop, bull s heart, bullock s-heart, or ox-heart.Plant Specifications*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name
Custard Apple, sitaphal
Maximum Reachable Height
20 to 35 feet
Flower Colour
Yellowish-green
Bloom Time
June
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Planting and careAlways wear safety goggles; branches can whip back when released.Start with pruning shears for smaller growth. Use loppers, which look like giant, long-handle shears, for growth that is more than half an inch thickRamphal caresoil is treated with ground sulfur.Before you plant, be sure that you choose varieties proven in your climate. When in doubt, All-America Rose Selections winners are good bets. Or check with your local nursery.If you order plants from a mail-order company, order early, in January or February.
Sunlight
Medium
Watering
Medium
Soil
Well-drained soil
Temperature
25 degrees C(77 to 41 degrees C)
Fertilizer
Apply any organic fertilizer
Ramphal special featureOrnamental, Fruit production.Ramphal uses
Ornamental Use:
The plant is used for ornamental purpose
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