Red Custard Apple
Annona species and hybrids
Red Custard Apple is for gardeners who want a harvest with a story, not another anonymous patio plant. This is a distinctive edible plant selected for warm-climate growers. Dream Landscaper pairs those variety notes with the practical details that matter after delivery: heat, drainage, pollination, pruning and honest cold limits.
$59 shipping in the continental U.S. Free shipping at $175. We cannot ship live plants to California, Alaska, or Hawaii.
What makes Red Custard Apple worth growing?
Red Custard Apple brings an uncommon edible harvest to warm-climate gardens. The practical catch is simple: tropical fruit rewards the right site more than heroic maintenance. Give it drainage, sun, root room and a cold plan before the first freeze warning.
Fruit quality
- Flavor and texture
- Custardy, fragrant flesh with large inedible seeds
- Typical harvest
- Varies by species, often late summer through winter
- Best use
- Pick and ripen according to the variety, then taste it fresh before deciding what belongs in smoothies, desserts or the neighbors' hands.
Tree character
- Botanical group
- Annona species and hybrids
- Mature size
- Commonly 10-20 ft with pruning
- Pollination
- Hand pollination often improves fruit set and shape
Care without theater
- Light
- Full sun with protection from strong wind
- Soil
- Rich, free-draining soil
- Water
- Regular moisture in active growth; avoid saturated roots
- Cold reality
- Frost tender when young
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Red Custard Apple questions
How much does Red Custard Apple cost?
Red Custard Apple is $90.00 before shipping and tax. Continental U.S. shipping is $59 below $175 and free when the tropical-tree merchandise subtotal reaches $175. We cannot ship live plants to California, Alaska, or Hawaii.
What climate does Red Custard Apple need?
USDA 10-11. Frost tender when young. Local microclimates still matter, so cold protection may be needed near the edge of the range.
How should I plant Red Custard Apple?
Full sun with protection from strong wind. Use rich, free-draining soil and water regular moisture in active growth; avoid saturated roots. Keep the original root flare at or slightly above grade.
Will Red Custard Apple fruit by itself?
Hand pollination often improves fruit set and shape
