Custard Apple 'Seedling' Small

Seedlings yield an excellent harvest of varying sizes, all of them exceptionally tasty, and with more or fewer seeds per fruit. 2 seedlings differ sufficiently from each other to be good cross-pollinators.

Fortunately, this fruit tree from North America and Canada, which is quite hardy here, is becoming increasingly known and popular. The taste of the elongated, yellowish-green fruits is truly exotic, leaning towards banana, mango, and pineapple, and is packed with vitamins. So healthy, in fact, that there are serious indications of its potential in cancer prevention. At least 2 plants are needed for cross-pollination. Young plants prefer shade and are given some extra protection in winter; later, full sun is also fine, and they can withstand a harsh winter. Ultimately reaching a height of 2-5 m, pruning is recommended to prevent even taller growth! The tree's structure is slightly taller than wide, so eventually, a tree circle of 3-4 meters is advisable. Keep a minimum distance of 4 m between two trees. The first fruits can be expected after about 4 years, preceded in spring by strangely scented, white to reddish-brown flowers. They do not appreciate sea wind, but they do highly value slightly acidic soil (on clay soil, ensure plenty of humus) and a layer of mulch. No disease infestations are yet known in our climate, but there isn't much experience yet.

Names:
Latin: Asimina triloba
Dutch: Custard Apple
Also known as: Pawpaw or Prairie Banana
English: Indiana Banana / Poor Man's Banana