Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Annonaceae

Genus:

Annona

Species:

Annona squamosa

USDA Symbol:

ANSQ

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Food Forest:

Contains edible parts

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in tropical and subtropical climates

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

15–30 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Germination improved by removing fleshy aril and planting in warm conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI