{"product_id":"custard-apple-7g","title":"Custard Apple 7G","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eCustard Apple Tree (\u003cem data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eAnnona squamosa\u003c\/em\u003e) in 7-Gallon Pot Available in Jupiter, FL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eThe Custard Apple (\u003cem data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eAnnona squamosa\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Sugar Apple, is a tropical showstopper prized for its ultra-sweet, creamy, custard-like flesh and rich, dessert-quality flavor. With its iconic segmented green skin and soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior, this fruit delivers a luxurious, indulgent experience straight from your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"946\"\u003ePerfectly adapted to South Florida’s warm, humid climate, this tree is both productive and rewarding to grow. 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