Custard apple, Sitapha, Sharifa
Posted by Nandan Kalbag on December 6, 2012 in fruiting season MW, semi shade, water moderately | Comments Off on Custard apple, Sitapha, Sharifa
| Scientific Name : |
Annona squamosa |
| Family : |
Annonaceae |
| Common Name : |
Custard apple, Sitapha, Sharifa |
| Description: |
| A large shrub or a small tree. It is a drought resistant plant. Ripe fruits are very tasty. A variety with red fruit is also available; however the red colour is of the skin only. The flesh inside is like the green one only. |
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| Propagation : |
Seeds, grafting |
| Longevity : |
Perennial |
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