Geffner custard apple being held in the hand to show it's extreme size

(1/2) Geffner custard apple being held in the hand to show it's extreme size

Self Pollinating and fruit is set low to the ground

(2/2) Self Pollinating and fruit is set low to the ground

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Custard Apple - Geffner

Annona atemoya
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Geffner is an Israeli cultivar with a moderate to heavy cropping capacity. The flavour is exceptionally good and although it performs well it's not superior to the African Pride. However it is known to be self pollinating and sets fruit every year. A very... Read More

$89.00

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Specifications of Custard Apple - Geffner

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? Some Leaves (Partly Deciduous)

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months March, April, May, June, July, August

Fertiliser All Purpose

Plant Width 4-6m

Growth Rate Medium

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Pollination Self Fertile But Pollination Beneficial
Colour Fruit Skin Green
Leaves Semi Deciduous
Climate Subtropical
Climate Tropical
Grow Full Sun
Eat Fresh
Taste Flesh Sweet
Colour Fruit Flesh White
Sweet
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Custard Apple - Geffner Reviews & Tips

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Customer Tips & Reviews Custard Apple - Geffner★★★ 2.8 of 5 stars

Podargus1 ★★★★ 10y ago

TERRANORA, NSW

Great tasting fruit; one of my favourites.  Tree is manageable in size with mild pruning so the fruit is easy to harvest.  

Steve2 ★ 13y ago

St Agnes, SA, AUST

custard apples grew wild where i grew up they also seem to help my sugar control as im diabetic

Carla1 ★★★ 15y ago

EULEILAH, QLD, Australia

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