Features:Flowers: Small, triangular pale-yellow blossoms on long stems; self-fruitful.Foliage: Oval, leathery leaves with prominent veining; semi-deciduous.Fruit:Large heart-shaped form.Smooth green skin with distinctive knobby protrusions.Luxuriously creamy white flesh with velvety texture.Exceptionally sweet, tropical flavor (honey-vanilla notes).Few dark brown, glossy seeds
Habit: Semi-evergreen tree with spreading canopy
Mature Height: 25-30 ft (can be maintained under 10 ft with summer pruning)
Mature Width: 15-20 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
Key Advantages:Self-pollinating (unlike many Annonas).Premium dessert fruit - renowned for its silky texture.Reliable producer in warm climates.Drought-tolerant once established
Special Attributes:Summer pruning maintains smaller size (ideal for home gardens).Extended harvest season (July-October in most areas).Low seed content (higher flesh ratio than sugar apple)