Also known as Anona Corazon · Bullock's-Heart · Bullock-Heart
Custard Apple (Annona reticulata) is a tropical fruit tree known for its sweet, creamy, edible fruit. It's a beautiful ornamental with large, fragrant flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
100% intensity
Prefers full sun to thrive and produce abundant fruit. Protect young plants from intense midday sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce watering in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
High
100% intensity
Thrives in warm, tropical climates. Minimum temperature around 10°C, sensitive to frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer; reduce or stop in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Edible | Yes |
Seeds and leaves are toxic if ingested.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune to shape the tree, remove dead or crossing branches, and improve air circulation. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best done after fruiting.
Pinching back young shoots encourages bushier growth.
Propagate primarily through seeds, which germinate readily in warm conditions. Grafting is also common for maintaining specific cultivar characteristics and promoting earlier fruiting.
Cuttings are generally less successful.
Repot young plants annually or biennially in spring as they outgrow their containers. Mature trees are best left in place or repotted only when necessary. Use a well-draining potting mix and a slightly larger pot.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Custard Apple (Annona reticulata)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Magnoliales |
| Family | Annonaceae |
| Genus | Annona |
| Species | Annona reticulata |
Similar in genus Annona
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