Sugar Apple Tree (Annona squamosa)
Cultivate your own sweet tropical delight with the Sugar Apple Tree (Annona squamosa). Native to tropical America, this tree produces unique, baseball-sized fruits with a creamy, custard-like texture and hints of mango and pineapple. The fruit segments easily separate when ripe, each containing sweet pulp and a single black seed. It blooms in spring and summer, often fruiting within its first one to two years. Thriving in full sun, it's perfect for tropical gardens or container growing in cooler climates, where it experiences a winter dormancy.
$49.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.2
/ 5
Category Rank
1253
/ 1377
#1253 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Pot Size
4
/ "
Who it's for
- Highly Prized, Unique Fruit Flavor
- Compact and Manageable Size
- Early and Reliable Fruiting
Who should skip it
- Extreme Cold Sensitivity
- Susceptibility to Pests
- Challenging Pollination Requirements
Key Specs
Pot Size
4"
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Hardiness Zone
10
Minimum Indoor Temperatures
65°F
Grows To
5-10' tall
Mature Height
10.0 feet
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Features
- Produces sweet, custard-like tropical fruit
- Starts fruiting early, often at 1-2 years
- Fruit segments separate easily when ripe
- Blooms reliably in spring and summer
- Suitable for container growing
- Can become deciduous during winter dormancy
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers on the successful arrival and initial health of this sought after tropical tree. Buyers consistently praise the careful packaging, noting specimens arrive with healthy foliage and moist soil, which supports rapid establishment. High satisfaction follows when customers receive robust, well rooted plants showing immediate new growth. A key point of variability involves the initial size and maturity received; some buyers find the plant smaller than expected based on images, leading to minor frustration regarding perceived value. Despite minor size discrepancies, the overall enthusiasm for the potential fruit harvest remains high. This product is viewed as a valuable acquisition for dedicated tropical fruit enthusiasts when initial size expectations are managed.
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