Annona squamosa (Sweetsop, Sugar apple)
Fruit has a thick, knobby rind, greenish-yellow when ripe, fruits are normally eaten fresh, delicious flesh is white and sweetly fragrant with numerous black seeds, it has a pleasant sweet–sour flavour, rich in rich in calorie content and is considered an excellent source of total soluble sugars, fibre, proteins, vitamin C and vitamin B complex, and some minerals, good for honeybee cultivation semi-deciduous tree, this attractive tree is grown in gardens as a shade tree, Various parts of the plant have insecticidal, vermicidal and piscicidal properties. Full sun, do well in hot and relatively dry climates, drought-resistant, 3-6 m tall, trees start to bear fruit when 3 years old
18 in stock
ZK220.00
18 in stock
Annona squamosa (Sweetsop / Sugar Apple)
Description:
A small, tropical fruit tree producing sweet, creamy, custard-like fruit with a deliciously fragrant flavour. Sweetsop thrives in warm climates and is well suited to most parts of Zambia. The fruit is rich in vitamins and is enjoyed fresh.
Growing Instructions (Zambia):
Sun: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily).
Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; avoid waterlogging.
Watering: Moderate watering; allow soil to dry slightly between watering. Drought tolerant once established.
Climate: Prefers hot conditions; protect young trees from frost.
Pruning: Light pruning to shape the tree and improve airflow.
Fruiting: Can start bearing in 2–3 years under good care.
A rewarding, low-maintenance fruit tree for home gardens and small orchards.
