Custard Apple – Annona cherimola

General Landscape Uses: Shade tree, orchard and edible landscaping, specimen tree, windbreak and privacy screen, pollinator and wildlife attraction Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil improvement and erosion control, biodiversity enhancement, carbon sequestration Description: Tropical fruit tree. Dimensions: Height 21 – 27 ft. Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Native Range: Andean valleys of South America Native Habitats: High-altitude, subtropical Soils: Well drained Nutritional Requirements: Moderate Salt Water Tolerance: Low Salt Wind Tolerance: Low Drought Tolerance: Moderate Light Requirements: Full Sun Flower Color: Greenish-yellow Flower Characteristics: Triangular or slightly oval with a drooping habit. Flowering Season: Spring to early summer Fruit: Green, heart-shaped, or rounded with a scaly texture.  The flesh is creamy white, juicy, and sweet, with a custard-like consistency. Wildlife and Ecology: Pollination networks, soil stabilization, and biodiversity support Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed, grafting, air layering, and cuttings Comments: