Golden Emporer Custard Apple

Botanical Name: Annona x atemoya

Common Names: Golden Emperor Custard Apple

Golden Emperor is a top tier fruit tree for Perth backyards. It is a smaller and more compact tree than other types. The fruit has a pale lime skin and a smooth firm flesh. It is less sweet than some other custard apples and has fewer seeds. It is a great choice if you want big fruit on a small tree that fits in a suburban garden.

Likely to lose leaves over winter. 

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 2-4m

pH growing conditions: 6.5 to 7.3

Shade or full sun: Needs shelter from hot winds and winter cold for 1st 3 years.

Minimum pot year 5: 50L to 75L pot

Time to fruit age: 2-3 years for grafted trees

Golden Emperor trees love the heat but hate the dry Perth wind. Plant yours in a spot that faces north and is blocked from the easterly winds. They need lots of water and mulch in summer to keep the roots cool. Because it is a semi dwarf tree it is easy to keep at a size that makes picking the fruit simple. It is self fertile so you only need one tree to get a good crop.

Interesting Notes:

The fruit is full of vitamin C and magnesium which is good for your heart and muscles. It tastes like a creamy, sweet fruit salad. You can eat it fresh with a spoon or mix it into a smoothie.

This variety is very popular because it does not need you to hand pollinate the flowers like older types do.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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