Custard Apple Tree (Sharifa)
Annona squamosa – Lusciously Sweet Tropical Fruit for Warm Pakistani Gardens
- ✓ Soft, creamy-white flesh with a rich, custard-like flavor
- ✓ Highly productive, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow
- ✓ Ideal for Punjab, Sindh, KP plains, and Southern Balochistan
Order Policies
Orders are dispatched from our nursery and delivered to your address across Pakistan. We will share tracking details once your order ships.
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Plant Details
Everything you need to know before you plant
Best Growing Areas
Where this plant performs best across Pakistan
Guaranteed Thrive Zones
Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Hyderabad, Karachi, Thatta
Covered under our Alive & Thrive GuaranteeConditional Zones
Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Peshawar, Quetta
May thrive with frost protection and full sun. Guarantee not applicable.Not Recommended
Murree, Swat, Abbottabad, Gilgit, Skardu
Not covered under guaranteePick custard apples when the skin turns slightly yellowish-green and begins to separate at the nodes. Ripen indoors for 2-3 days before eating for the best taste.
Container: Use a 20-24" pot with good drainage. Fill with a mix of soil, compost, and perlite or cocopeat. Repot every 2-3 years.
Ground: Choose a sunny, warm site with sandy or loamy soil. Dig a 2x2 ft hole. Use a mix of 40% native soil, 30% compost, and 30% sand. Avoid compact or clay-heavy soils.
Water every 3-4 days during the growing season. Mature trees can be watered weekly.
Avoid overwatering — allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Apply fruit tree fertilizer (NPK 8-8-8 or 10-10-10) every 6-8 weeks from March to September.
Use compost or cow manure twice a year — spring and late summer.
Prune after harvest to shape the tree and improve airflow.
Remove suckers or crossed branches to support healthy growth.
In cooler zones (Lahore, Faisalabad), use plastic or cloth wraps during winter nights.
In extreme heat, mulch the base and water deeply to reduce stress.
- ✓ Locally beloved fruit with rich tropical flavor
- ✓ Compact, fast-growing, and high-yielding
- ✓ Low maintenance and drought-tolerant
- ✓ Alive and Thrive Guarantee in supported zones
About Custard Apple Tree (Sharifa)
Sharifa – Pakistan's Beloved Dessert Fruit, Fresh from Your Own Tree
The Custard Apple Tree, locally known as Sharifa or Sitaphal, is a cherished fruit across Pakistan for its rich, creamy texture and tropical sweetness. Its knobby green exterior hides a silky, fragrant flesh that tastes like a mix of banana, vanilla, and mango.
Sharifa trees thrive in Pakistan's hot, dry regions and are perfect for home gardeners seeking unique, flavorful fruit with minimal maintenance.
Compact, Productive & Perfect for Hot Climates
This variety is perfect for smaller spaces, with a rounded canopy and manageable size. It performs best in warm zones with plenty of sunlight.
The Creamy Fruit That Everyone Remembers
Add flavor, beauty, and nutrition to your garden with the Custard Apple Tree.
Custard Apple Tree (Sharifa) Size Guide
- Small - Ideal for home growers starting small
- Medium - Well-rooted, faster fruiting stage
- Large - Close to maturity and early harvest potential
15-DAY Alive & Thrive™ GUARANTEE
Every plant is packed with care so it arrives alive and ready to thrive. If your plant arrives damaged or does not settle in within the first 15 days after delivery, contact us and we will provide a one-time replacement (delivery charges not included).
This guarantee does not cover plants that are not suited to your growing area. Not sure if a plant will work for your location? Talk to our plant experts before you order.
Delivery & Shipping
Orders are dispatched from our nursery and delivered to your address across Pakistan.
- Free shipping on Punjab orders
- Delivery charges for other provinces are calculated at checkout
- We share tracking details once your order ships
Export and bulk orders are quoted individually. Use the Export & Bulk Inquiry button on this page.