Custard Apple / Seethapazham (Green, Graft) Fruit Plant

The Green Custard Apple, also known as Sharifa or Sitaphal, is one of the most beloved tropical fruits in Indian households. It has been cherished for centuries for its unique flavour, creamy texture, versatility, and numerous health benefits.

Custard apple trees thrive across the Indian plains up to 4,000 feet above sea level. They prefer a tropical and subtropical climate with mild winters. Hot, dry weather encourages flowering, while high humidity promotes excellent fruit setting and healthy growth.

The Green Custard Apple produces sweet, creamy white flesh containing several glossy dark brown, coffee-coloured seeds. The fruit has smooth green skin with aromatic, granular pulp. Compared to the Golden Custard Apple variety, the Green Custard Apple is slightly firmer and mildly less sweet.

Green Custard Apple Sapling Specifications

• Scientific Name: Annona squamosa

• Variety: Green Custard Apple

• Propagation Method: Grafted

• Fruiting Period: Approximately 2 Years

• Sapling Age: 6 Months

• Blooming Season: May

• Best for Terrace Gardening

• Suitable for All Climatic Conditions

About Green Custard Apple Fruit

• Sweet, creamy white flesh with a rich aroma

• Smooth green outer skin

• Granular, delicious pulp

• Contains numerous glossy dark brown seeds

• Slightly firmer and less sweet than the Golden Custard Apple variety

About Green Custard Apple Tree

The Green Custard Apple tree is a compact, deciduous fruit tree that typically grows 15–30 feet (4.5–9 metres) tall at maturity.

Its attractive flowers feature six to eight fleshy, curved petals along with numerous stamens and pistils, making it both an ornamental and productive fruit tree.

Are Green Custard Apple Saplings Grafted?

Yes. We supply 6-month-old grafted Green Custard Apple saplings, ensuring earlier fruiting, faster establishment, improved fruit quality, and a higher planting success rate than seed-grown plants.

Suitable for Terrace & Container Gardening?

Yes. Grafted Green Custard Apple plants are ideal for terrace gardens, rooftop gardens, balconies, and home gardens. They grow well in large pots, grow bags, tubs, or 100-litre drums, making them an excellent choice for container gardening.

Health Benefits of Green Custard Apple

Supports Overall Health

• May help reduce the risk of depression

• Supports healthy vision

• Helps maintain healthy blood pressure

• Promotes good digestion

Rich in Antioxidants

• Helps reduce inflammation

• Supports eye health

• Promotes heart health

• Helps fight free radicals in the body

Nutrient-Rich Fruit

• Helps reduce oxidative stress

• Supports overall cellular health

• Helps protect against oxidative damage

• Naturally boosts mood and energy

Key Benefits

• Promotes Good Digestion

• Helps Boost Your Mood

Sunlight Requirement

Green Custard Apple trees require full sunlight for vigorous growth and quality fruit production. Provide 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best flowering, fruit set, and harvest.

Is Green Custard Apple Self-Pollinating?

Yes. Green Custard Apple trees are self-fertile, meaning their flowers contain both male and female reproductive parts. A single healthy tree can produce fruits under suitable growing conditions without requiring another pollinator.

Ideal for: Home Gardens, Terrace Gardens, Container Gardening, Organic Farming, Tropical Orchards, and Exotic Fruit Plant Collections.