{"product_id":"san-pablo-custard-apple-tree","title":"San Pablo Custard Apple Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Pablo Custard Apple Tree — Pink-Fleshed Tropical Fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagine stepping into your garden and harvesting a fruit with beautiful pink flesh and a creamy, dessert-like texture. The San Pablo Custard Apple Tree adds something special to your edible landscape, combining distinctive fruit with the satisfaction of growing your own tropical treats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit flavor, texture, and uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Pablo produces large, often heart-shaped fruit with reddish skin and pink flesh surrounding a lighter central core. Fruit is commonly reported around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.5 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although individual size varies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flavor is sweet with berry-like notes, sometimes compared to raspberry cheesecake. Enjoy the soft, ripe pulp fresh with a spoon, or remove the seeds before adding it to smoothies and frozen desserts. Discard the seeds and skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit and placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Pablo is a custard apple cultivar of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnona reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Plan for a medium-sized tropical tree with a developing, spreading canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustard apple trees can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–30 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without size management. Pruning can help maintain an accessible canopy. Give your tree room to grow rather than treating it as a permanently small patio plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal leaf loss can occur during cooler or dry weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida harvest season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Pablo is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espring-harvesting cultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with March–April reported by South Florida growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest dates vary with location, flowering, weather, and tree condition. This is an expected seasonal window, rather than a guarantee for every Palm Bay tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow mature fruit to soften fully before eating. Exterior color alone does not establish eating readiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Pablo is reported to be self-pollinating, so a second tree is not generally required. Fruit set still depends on flowering conditions and successful pollen transfer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose a sunny location for growth and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use well-drained soil and avoid prolonged standing water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water consistently during establishment and active growth, adjusting for rain and drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mulch the root zone while keeping the trunk clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Follow a tropical fruit-tree fertilizer label, adjusting applications to tree size and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Develop a strong branching structure and manage height gradually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protect young trees during cold snaps and freezes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePest monitoring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inspect developing fruit regularly, particularly for annona seed borer damage. Remove damaged and fallen fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing in Palm Bay and Brevard County\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a warm, sheltered planting site with good drainage. Cold protection is particularly important for young trees during Central Florida winters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer growing requires adequate root space and ongoing management. An in-ground location gives this tree more room to develop its natural canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy grow San Pablo?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive pink-fleshed fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA creamy tropical treat to enjoy fresh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn attractive addition to an Annona collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spring harvest that can complement fruit trees producing later in the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick growing information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnona reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘San Pablo’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Pablo custard apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies common names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustard apple, bullock’s heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium-sized tropical tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate unpruned height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–30 feet; conditions influence size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReddish to reddish-purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink with a lighter central core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly reported around 1.5 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet, with berry-like notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft and creamy when ripe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReported self-pollinating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected Florida harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately March–April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood forest, edible landscape, tropical orchard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood forest planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInclude San Pablo when comparing spring harvest options for your garden. Pairing trees with different expected harvest seasons can help spread your fruit supply across the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this the same as sugar apple or atemoya?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSan Pablo belongs to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnona reticulata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sugar apple is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnona squamosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and atemoya is a hybrid of sugar apple and cherimoya.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the flesh always the same shade of pink?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor intensity can vary. Your reference images show pink flesh with a lighter central area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill it stay small?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan for a growing tree with a spreading canopy. Pruning helps manage size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen can I eat the fruit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait until properly mature fruit has softened throughout. Remove the seeds before eating the pulp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup is available through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Island Gardeners in Palm Bay, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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