Custard apple, (genus Annona), genus of about 160 species of small trees or shrubs of the family Annonaceae, native to the New World tropics. Custard apples are of local importance as traditional medicines, and several species are commercially grown for their edible fruits. The fruit of the common custard apple (Annona reticulata), also called sugar apple or bullock’s-heart in the West Indies, is dark brown in colour and marked with depressions giving it a quilted appearance; its pulp is reddish yellow, sweetish, and very soft (hence the common name). Soursop, or guanabana (A. muricata), sweetsop (A. squamosa), and cherimoya (A. cherimola) are widely cultivated worldwide. Alligator apple, or corkwood (A. glabra), a native of South America and West Africa, is valued for its roots, which serve the same purposes as cork; the fruit is not usually eaten fresh but is sometimes used for making jellies.

Sweet Custard Apple Annona Reticulata Fruit Plants for Garden Indoor (Aatha Chakka) (1 Healthy Live Sweet Fruit Plant)

Seethapazham / Custard Apple (Annona Reticulata) Fruit Live Plant (Home & Garden)

Custard Apple is a sweet, creamy fruit enjoyed by many. In the Middle East, it’s known as “Shareefa.” This unique fruit has a rich history and is popular for its delightful taste and texture. Fresh Leaf UAE brings this exotic fruit straight to your doorstep, ensuring quality and freshness right here in the UAE.

Custard apple, also known as "sitaphal" or "sugar apple," is a tropical fruit with a unique taste and appearance. It has a knobby green skin that hides sweet, creamy, and fragrant flesh inside. The flesh is divided into segments, each containing a shiny black seed.

Custard Apple Botanically known as Annona squamosa from Annonaceae family. Common name are Sitaphal, Sugar apple red, Sweetsop. It is a small many branched semi-evergreen tree. 

This Balanagar variety of custard apple is most adaptable variety and yielding of this variety is too high when compared to other custard apple. The fruit is medium size and green in color with sweet in taste. It can be planted in any corner of the garden and requires less water and does best in dry climates. 

This tree should only be planted outdoors in frost-free areas protected from cold winds. It is best grown in rich, evenly moist but well-drained soils in full sun to semi-shade.