Red Custard Apple Seedling Annona reticulata

Red Custard Apple Tree (Annona reticulata), also known as Bull's Heart, is a velvety crimson tropical delicacy. This moderately sized tree brings color to many gardens, with glossy green leaves and fragrant creamy-yellow flowers. The fruit skin is reticulated and turns reddish-brown when ripe, while the flesh is creamy white to light yellow with a custard-like texture. The fruit can be enjoyed fresh, used in desserts, or blended into smoothies.

It is native to the West Indies, Central America, and South Mexico, and is cultivated from southern Mexico to Peru and Brazil. The tree thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates, needs well-drained soil, and requires regular watering. When mature, the fruit can be enjoyed fresh, used in desserts, or blended into smoothies. For healthy growth, plant in a sunny to partly shaded spot with well-draining soil, water regularly, fertilize with a balanced slow-release fertilizer, and prune only dead or overlapping branches to improve air flow.

📋 Product summary:

• Botanical name and common name: Annona reticulata (Bull's Heart).
• Fruit characteristics: velvety crimson skin with a reticulated pattern turning reddish-brown when ripe.
• Flesh and flavor: creamy white to light yellow flesh with custard-like texture; sweet and aromatic.
• Native range: native to the West Indies, Central America, and South Mexico; cultivated from southern Mexico to Peru and Brazil; thrives in warm, tropical climates; requires well-drained soil and regular watering.