Description
The sweetish fruit varies considerably in quality.
Bullocks heart is a fast-growing, deciduous tree with a rounded or spreading crown. It can reach up to 7 metres tall with a bole up to 30cm in diameter.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 37 inch (94 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Ram phal, Bullocks heart |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 10 to 15 m |
| Flower Colour | Yellowish-green |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Ramphal care
Annona growing tree of the family Annonaceae and also known as Sop, Annona evergreen perennial but in a cold weather become deciduous. Can grow in tropics Mediterranean or subtropical climate.Flower small green-yellowish, separate times on the same tree female and male flower, the flowers are protogyny at first female and after
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 25 to 41 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | Spring, Summer |
Ramphal special feature
Annona reticulata is cultivated around the world for its edible fruits.
Ramphal uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for the ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- The leaves are used internally against worms, and externally to treat abscesses
- Crushed leaves or a paste of the flesh may be poulticed on boils, abscesses and ulcers
- Note: USe only after consulting the specialist
Culinary Use:
- The ripe fruits are edible
- The sweetish fruit varies considerably in quality; some are eaten raw but most often they are used in preserves, drinks, ice cream, puddings etc