Annona squamosa
Sugar Apple
SweetsopA beautiful sub-tropical small semi-deciduous tree with small and spreading branches accented by forest green drooping leaves. Sweet fragrant flowers bloom light yellow followed by sweetly aromatic, fruit. It is now the most widely cultivated of all the species of Annona. Juice is made from the fruits yellow pulp to make a delicious drink. It can also be eaten like a melon. This makes a terrific potted plant! Cannot tolerate frost. Bring indoors.
This very rare plant produces a versatile multi-purpose tree that is perfect for the plant collector. Although a tropical plant it is moderately drought tolerant but must be protected from frost. Seedlings will need a lot of light to grow well. Blossoms attract pollinators, like butterflies and hummingbirds, filling the tree with all kinds of activity. This tree is highly prized by collectors worldwide and seed is hard to get so don’t wait and buy yours today!
Annona squamosa Sweetsop Tropical seeds Container
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