I am a specific, high-yielding cultivar of Custard Apple (Sugar Apple), valued for its reliable fruit production, good size, and pleasantly sweet flavor, well-adapted to the Indian climate.

A cultivated variety likely named after Balanagar region in India; developed for improved horticultural characteristics from the common custard apple.

Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development. Reduce watering after harvest and in winter. Drought-sensitive.

Prefers full sun for optimal growth and fruiting.

Thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates (20-35°C); sensitive to frost and cold winds.

Plant in deep, well-drained soil. Space trees 4-5 meters apart.

Feed with balanced NPK fertilizer and generous organic compost twice a year (spring and late summer).

Botanical name: Annona squamosa 'Balanagar'; Common names: Custard Apple, Sugar Apple, Sharifa; Family: Annonaceae.

Caution: Seeds and leaves are toxic to cats, dogs, and humans if ingested, containing annonacin. The pulp is safe.

Moderate; as a fruit tree, contributes to oxygen production and provides shade.

Produces delicious, nutritious fruits rich in vitamins; easy to grow in warm climates; provides good shade.

Susceptible to mealybugs and fruit borers; fungal anthracnose on fruits; leaf curl in dry, hot weather.

Productive for 15-20 years. Grows as a small tree, 3-5 meters tall.