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The custard apple fruit plant, also known scientifically as Annona reticulata, is a tropical fruit tree belonging to the Annonaceae family. It is commonly referred to by various names such as sugar apple, sweetsop, or bullock's heart (though technically, these may refer to slightly different species within the Annona genus).

🌳 Plant Description
Type: Deciduous or semi-evergreen small tree or shrub

Height: Typically grows to 3–10 meters (10–33 feet)

Canopy: Irregular, open canopy with spreading branches

Bark: Thin, gray-brown, and slightly fissured

🍃 Leaves
Shape: Oblong or lance-shaped

Size: 10–20 cm long

Texture: Thin and papery

Color: Bright green

Scent: When crushed, they emit a slightly aromatic smell

🌸 Flowers
Appearance: Small, greenish-yellow flowers with three outer petals

Arrangement: Solitary or in small clusters

Scent: Often fragrant

Pollination: Mainly by beetles; flowers are protogynous (female parts mature before male)

🍈 Fruit
Shape: Heart-shaped, round, or irregularly lumpy

Size: 7–15 cm in diameter

Skin: Thin but tough, with a bumpy or reticulated surface

Color: Green when unripe, yellowish or brownish when ripe

Flesh: Creamy-white, soft, sweet, and fragrant with a custard-like texture

Seeds: Numerous, hard, and shiny black or dark brown

🌱 Growing Conditions
Climate: Tropical to subtropical; frost-sensitive

Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy loam soil

Watering: Moderate; tolerates short droughts but performs best with consistent moisture

Sunlight: Full sun

Propagation: By seeds (common) or grafting (for consistent fruit quality)

🌿 Uses and Benefits
Culinary: Eaten fresh or used in desserts, smoothies, and ice cream

Nutritional Value: Rich in vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and dietary fiber

Medicinal: Traditionally used in folk medicine for digestive issues and as a tonic

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