Sugar Apple 'Thai Lessard' (Annona squamosa L)

Ultra-Sweet, Tropical Dessert Fruit with Soft, Creamy Segments

Sugar Apple 'Thai Lessard' (Annona squamosa L.) is a high-yielding, ultra-sweet tropical fruit tree prized for its bumpy green fruit filled with custard-like, vanilla-flavored pulp. Native to the Americas and widely cultivated in Southeast Asia, the Thai Lessard variety is known for its exceptional sweetness, uniform fruit shape, and soft, juicy texture that makes it one of the best sugar apples for eating fresh or blending into smoothies and desserts.

The fruit has a distinct segmented exterior that easily separates by hand when ripe. Each segment reveals silky white flesh with a taste often compared to banana cream pie with hints of pineapple and mango. Trees begin fruiting quickly in warm climates, typically within 2–3 years, and can be maintained at a manageable size with pruning.

Sugar Apple trees love full sun, warm temperatures, and well-draining soil, making them perfect for subtropical to tropical growers. The Thai Lessard variety is especially suited for container growing, food forests, or small edible orchards, offering tropical flair and irresistible fruit in a compact package.