Custard Apple

Annona squamosa, Annonaceae

Zones

10–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Choy SumBrassica rapa var. parachinensis

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

BorageBorago officinalis

Pollinator Sharing

Japanese WisteriaWisteria floribunda

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Golden BambooPhyllostachys aurea

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Finger LimeCitrus australasica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

FoxgloveDigitalis purpurea

Foxglove's cardiotoxic compounds can negatively affect custard apple tree growth and fruit development

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Custard Apple grow in?

Custard Apple grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Custard Apple?

Good companions for Custard Apple include Choy Sum, Borage, Japanese Wisteria, Golden Bamboo, Finger Lime.

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