CASTARD APPLE, NONA

This is the least popular or well known of the Annonas in Malaysia. It came from the West India and South America. The tree is slightly taller than that of Seri Kaya and grows to a height of 7-8 meters. It sometimes shed its leaves, behaving as semi-deciduous. Flowers are often produced in clusters. The mature fruit is heart shaped, sometimes oval or conical. It is slightly larger than the Seri Kaya, weighing from 0.1-1.2 kg. It takes a long time to mature. The surface of the fruit is smooth with hexagonal lines and reddish brown in colour. The flesh, like the other Annonas, is pulpy and contains numerous brown seeds. The fruit does not taste as good as the other, lacking flavour, thus not as popular.