{"product_id":"sugar-apple-tree","title":"Sugar Apple (Sweetsop) Tree - Annona squamosa","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSugar Apple Tree (Annona squamosa)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sugar Apple is a tropical fruit tree prized for its heart-shaped green fruit with creamy, custard-like flesh and subtle vanilla and pineapple notes. This distinctive tree grows well indoors or outdoors and rewards gardeners with abundant harvests of uniquely segmented fruit that's remarkably easy to enjoy straight from the tree. More and more homeowners looking to expand their tropical garden buy Sugar Apple online for both the stunning foliage and the exceptional homegrown fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your Sugar Apple tree in a sunny garden bed for an instant tropical aesthetic, or grow it in a container on your patio or porch for flexible placement. The long, slender leaves add elegant texture to any outdoor space, while container-grown trees work beautifully on sunny windowsills indoors. Whether you're creating a backyard fruit orchard or brightening an interior corner, this adaptable tree fits seamlessly into various garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 15–25 feet (outdoors), variable (container)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 12–20 feet (outdoors), variable (container)\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eSun: 6–8 hours daily\u003cbr\u003eWater: Once weekly (adjust based on soil moisture)\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-draining\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 9b–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Produces abundant harvests of creamy, sweet tropical fruit\u003cbr\u003e• Segmented fruit naturally separates for convenient eating fresh off the tree\u003cbr\u003e• Thrives indoors in containers near sunny windows or outdoors in the ground\u003cbr\u003e• Lush, exotic foliage enhances landscape appeal year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a location with full sun and well-draining soil, then dig a hole sized to fit your tree's root ball, position the tree, and backfill with soil before watering thoroughly. Apply 2–4 inches of mulch around the base to maintain consistent moisture and regulate soil temperature. Water weekly, checking soil moisture 2 inches deep to determine if additional watering is needed—container trees should be watered until drainage emerges from the pot's holes. For indoor growing, use a container twice the size of the shipped pot with drainage holes filled with organic soil, and place it in front of a bright window. Feed your tree regularly with balanced fertilizer during the growing season to encourage fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45814354313402,"sku":"11238","price":221.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/sugar-apple-tree.jpg?v=1777510124","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/sugar-apple-tree","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}