What is Sugar Apple?
Sugar Apple, scientifically known as Annona squamosa, is a deciduous tree native to Central America and the southern regions of Mexico. Sugar Apple (Latin: Annona squamosa) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Sugar Apple, scientifically known as Annona squamosa, is a deciduous tree native to Central America and the southern regions of Mexico. Sugar Apple (Latin: Annona squamosa) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sugar Apple is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sugar Apple is a member native to BLZ, CLM, COS, ELS, GUA, and HON. Sugar Apple thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil that is light or sandy to medium in texture.
Sugar Apple grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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