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Annona squamosa
Custard Apple, Sugar Apple, SweetsopTree
Annona squamosa is a small, well-branched tree or shrub from the family Annonaceae that bears edible fruits called sugar apples or sweetsops or custard apples. It tolerates a tropical lowland climate better than its relatives Annona reticulata and Annona cherimola helping make it the most widely cultivated of these species.
FamilyAnnonaceae
GenusAnnona
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial
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Explore additional details about Hibiscus rosa-sinensis.
Botanical Information
Scientific NameAnnona squamosa
Common NameCustard Apple
FamilyAnnonaceae
GenusAnnona
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Environmental Information
Pests & Diseases
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
- Spider mites
- Mealybugs
- Thrips
- Leaf spot
- Root rot
- Powdery mildew
- Rust
Additional Notes Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is the national flower of Malaysia and a popular ornamental plant used in hedges, borders, and containers.