Description
Yellow Custard Apple Tree – 4.5 L
The Yellow Custard Apple tree, also known as Annona senegalensis, is a tropical evergreen fruit tree in the Annonaceae family. Valued for its delicious, creamy fruit and ornamental beauty, this tree thrives in warm, humid climates and makes a wonderful addition to any garden or patio.
Tree Description:
Size & Shape: Can grow up to 10 m tall with a rounded canopy and dense, glossy, dark green foliage.
Leaves: Oblong or elliptical, rich green, and glossy.
Flowers: Small, greenish-yellow, fragrant; primarily pollinated by insects such as beetles and flies.
Fruit: Oval or heart-shaped, 5–10 cm in diameter, turning from green to yellow when ripe. Creamy white, custard-like flesh with embedded black seeds.
PLEASE NOTE: Imported tropical trees are small in size.
Growing Information
Position / Sunlight:
Thrives in warm, humid climates.
Requires full sun (6–8 hours daily), but can tolerate partial shade.
Relatively low-maintenance in the right climate.
Soil:
Prefers well-draining soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
Sandy loam or loamy soils enriched with organic matter are ideal.
Watering:
Drought-tolerant once established, but benefits from regular watering during dry periods, flowering, and fruiting.
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Mulching:
Apply 2–5 cm of organic mulch (e.g., pine bark) to retain moisture, maintain pH, and protect roots.
Keep mulch away from the stem to prevent rot or infection.
Fertilising:
Fertilise regularly with a balanced or slow-release “all plant” fertiliser to support growth and fruiting.
Pruning:
Annual pruning maintains shape, removes dead or diseased branches, improves airflow, and encourages fruit production.
Pollination:
Primarily insect-pollinated (beetles and flies).
Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination improves fruit set. Plant multiple trees for best results.
Pests & Diseases:
Use EM Control preventatively for pests like aphids, scale insects, fruit flies, and diseases such as powdery mildew or fruit rot.
For existing problems, hose down affected areas and apply EM Control regularly.
Harvesting:
Ready when fruit turns green to yellow and yields slightly to gentle pressure.
Handle carefully to avoid bruising.
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