Custard Apple Tree

Buy the Custard Apple Tree (Annona squamosa) in Dubai & UAE — a tropical fruit tree producing sweet, creamy, custard-textured fruit that is a true delicacy. Compact and easy to manage, it suits UAE villa gardens, courtyards, and large containers. Discover more in our fruit plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Custard Apple in the UAE

Custard apple (also called sugar apple or sitaphal) is well adapted to hot, dry climates and grows happily in the UAE. It tolerates heat and a degree of drought once established, stays naturally compact, and rewards growers with richly sweet fruit that is expensive to buy. Its manageable size makes it ideal for home gardens and large pots.

Key Benefits

• Sweet, creamy fruit with a luxurious custard texture
• Naturally compact — ideal for smaller gardens and containers
• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established
• Well suited to the UAE's hot, dry climate
• Highly rewarding — fresh fruit that is costly to buy

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for the best flowering and fruiting.
• Watering: Water regularly during growth and fruiting; reduce in cooler months and avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.
• Pollination: Hand-pollination can boost fruit set, as natural pollinators are sometimes scarce.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long until my custard apple fruits? Grafted trees often begin fruiting within 2–3 years under good UAE care.

How do I know when the fruit is ripe? The fruit softens and the segments begin to separate slightly when ready to eat.

Can I grow it in a pot? Yes — its compact habit makes it well suited to large containers.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 99 in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.