| 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.
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.