The Sitafal, also known as Sugar Apple or Custard Apple (Annona squamosa), is a small, deciduous tree with a rounded crown, reaching heights of 3-8 meters. It's known for its sweet, creamy, and aromatic fruit, which has a knobby, green exterior that turns yellowish when ripe. The flesh inside is white and contains black seeds. 

Here's a more detailed description:

Plant Characteristics:

Size and Shape:

It's a small to medium-sized tree with a short trunk and wide-spreading branches, forming a rounded or flattened crown. 

Leaves:

The leaves are oblong, 5-15 cm long, and 2-5 cm wide, with a dull green upper surface and a paler underside. They are aromatic when crushed. 

Flowers:

The fragrant flowers are oblong, 2.5-3.8 cm long, and typically borne in groups of 2-4. They have 3 fleshy outer petals that are yellow-green on the outside and pale-yellow inside, often with a purple or dark-red spot at the base. 

Fruit:

The fruit is round or heart-shaped, with a knobby, green or brownish-green skin that becomes slightly yellowish when ripe. The creamy white flesh is sweet and aromatic and contains numerous black seeds. 

Growing Conditions:

Climate: Sitafal trees thrive in hot, dry climates with full sun to semi-shade. 

Soil: They prefer well-drained, fertile loamy soils. 

Water: Moderate water is needed, and they are somewhat drought tolerant. 

Frost: They should be planted in frost-free areas, as they are sensitive to cold. 

Location: They can be grown in gardens or outdoor areas and are often planted on slopes. 

Other Notable Features:

Propagation: Sitafal trees can be propagated from seeds or by grafting. 

Fruiting: They typically begin to bear fruit within a year or two after planting. 

Medicinal Properties: The fruit, seeds, leaves, and roots are valued in traditional medicine. 

Biodiversity: They attract bees, butterflies, and ants.