Ilama Tree (Annona diversifolia)
Scientific Name: Annona diversifolia — Ilama, Ilama Custard Apple.
Native Home: Southern Mexico and Central America.
Height: 4–8 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades under suitable growing conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not commonly harvested commercially; mainly grown for its fruit.
Harvesting: Fruits are picked when mature and beginning to soften.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years from planting.
Products: Fresh fruit, smoothies, desserts, and ice cream.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Traditionally cultivated in Central America for its sweet, custard-like fruit.
Global Spread: Grown mainly in Mexico and Central America, with limited cultivation in other tropical regions.
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Ilama Tree (Annona diversifolia) — 1–2 ft plant price
Typical price: ₹1,000–₹1,800 Premium price: ₹1,800–₹3,500 Maximum market price: ~₹3,500
Ilama is a rare tropical fruit tree from Central America. It is difficult to find in Indian nurseries, so specialist exotic-fruit growers may be the best source. These are estimated catalogue prices, not verified current listings.
For your catalogue: ₹1,500 typical / ₹3,500 maximum.
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