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| Identification |
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Genus
Annona
Species
squamosa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sugar apple
sharifa
custard apple
Family
ANNONACEAE
Specimen number
S9264
Data source
GrUnFr p102;MedPl p167
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
15' - 20'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Above 40� F
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This very tender plant can only survive nighttime temperatures of 40� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antidiarrheal
antidysenteric
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Bark
Fruit
Seeds
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is 2 to 3 inches heart-shaped with yellowish green carpels separating to reveal the white flesh. It has a custard-like taste that is heavily sweet and slightly acidic. Annona squamosa is most often used fresh. Sugar apple (sometimes called sharifa and custard apple) is thought to have beneficial uses as either an antidiarrheal or an antidysenteric. This plant should only be used under professional guidance. The leaves as well as the bark and the fruit and the seeds are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
2 to 3 inches heart-shaped with yellowish green carpels separating to reveal the white flesh
Flavor / texture
has a custard-like taste that is heavily sweet and slightly acidic
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Annona squamosa to produce fruit. Sugar apple (in some places called sharifa and custard apple) is typically propagated by seed. This plant probably originates from Tropical South America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Annona squamosa is deciduous in nature.
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