The Yellow Sugar Apple is a rare variation of the classic Sugar Apple, producing fruit with golden-yellow skin instead of the typical green. Inside, the creamy segmented flesh is just as sweet and aromatic, often described as custard-like with tropical vanilla and pineapple notes. Highly ornamental and delicious, the Yellow Sugar Apple is a prized fruit tree in tropical and subtropical gardens.
 
Taste: Intensely sweet, custard-like, with tropical vanilla and honey notes.
Fruit size: 3 – 5 inches across (8–12 oz).
Plant size: 10 – 20 ft tall.
Season: Summer - Early fall.
USDA Zones: 9 – 11
Pollination: Flowers are beetle-pollinated; hand-pollination improves fruit set.
Requirements: Prefers full sun, well-drained sandy or loamy soil, and regular watering during fruiting. Drought-tolerant once established.