Beach Sugar Apple

Annona salzmannii

Physical Characteristics

Annona salzmannii is an evergreen Tree growing to 12 m (39ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.

Distribution

S. America - eastern Brazil.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[ 377 ]. The succulent pulp is very sweet, fibreless and very tasty[ 377 , 416 , 625 ]. The green skinned fruit can be 10cm long and 9cm wide, weighing up to 450g[ 377 , 625 ].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known