- Semi-deciduous tree to 3m
- Creamy custard-like fruit
- Suited to growing in containers
Description
'Sugar Apple' seeds
Annona squamosa
- Semi-deciduous tree to 3m
- Creamy custard-like fruit
- Suited to growing in containers
A semi-deciduous tropical tree growing to 3m with spreading branches and large lance-shaped mid-green leaves. The flowers are greenish-yellow and fragrant. The fruit has knobbly green skin and segmented creamy white flesh surrounding large black seeds. The flavour is custardy with tropical overtones, similar to that of a custard apple. Fruit can be eaten raw, added to fruit salad, or used in ice cream and smoothies. Suited to growing in containers. Plants are self-pollinating.
Suited to frost-free arid to tropical climates. Also known as 'sweetsop', 'pinha', 'chachiman' and 'sitaphal'.
Seeds per gram: 5
Product code: I1-09
Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 10mm |
Season | Spring and summer |
Germination | 15-30 days @ 22-30°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 200cm |
Plant Height | 300cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 4-5 years |
*Notes: Scarification may be necessary: scratch or rub seeds with a knife, file or sand paper prior to sowing.
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
We're taking a break for Christmas. Orders placed will be dispatched from January 6th 2025. Happy Christmas!
Order contains: | Delivery options: | Delivery cost per order | |
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VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
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