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Wild Custard Apple

Annona senegalensis

Small to medium sized custard apple like fruit, flavor like the custard apple but with pineapple and apricot overtones. Popular in Africa.

Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Wild Custard Apple. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in July 2016.

Description

Medium sized tree or shrub to 15-20ft. Deciduous.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Grows best in low and mid-elevation tropical climates. It may grow in drier areas as long as the roots have continuous access to water.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The fruit is eaten fresh. Leaves and flowers are also eaten.

Native Range

Widespread throughout tropical Africa, often growing in Savannah regions. Occurs from the Nile River area to South Africa.

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